THRESHOLD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON JUNE 30, 2025. File: SEPA2025-00039 Project Description: A non-project action to adopt an updated Whatcom County Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP), per RCW 70A.100.030. The proposed CWSP updates prior planning efforts conducted in 1993, 2000, 2016, and 2019. A number of updates have been provided in the proposed CWSP, including the following: 1) identifies existing water systems within the study area, establishes service area boundaries of these water systems, and analyzes projected future growth in connections and water rights capacities; 2) updates minimum design standards and review procedures for service to new customers; 3) addresses regional water resource issues such as Tribal water issues, water rights, financial viability of small systems, existing and potential water quality problems, impacts of COVID-19 on water use patterns, data management, climate change impacts, and lack of joint facilities and system interties; and 4) provides a dispute resolution process. Proponent: Whatcom County Health Department - Contact: Sue Sullivan, Environmental Health Manager Address and Parcel #: County-Wide Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: County-Wide Comp Plan: County-Wide Shoreline Jurisdiction: County-Wide ANY PERSON OR AGENCY MAY APPEAL THE COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH WAC 197-11 BY FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 5280 NORTHWEST DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226. APPEALS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD. IPL0241850 Jun 15 2025