We are a consumer-owned water and electric utility with a locally elected
Board of Commissioners. The PUD was formed in
November 1984 and took over water system operations in April of 1987. In 1994 the PUD added
energy service
to serve its own needs and the energy needs of one of our customers.
The PUD has been meeting the municipal water supply needs of Asotin County residential, business and industrial customers for
over
20 years. Although we are the newest formed PUD in the State of Washington, water service in Asotin County dates back to the late 1800’s when water was diverted from Asotin Creek to serve the City of Clarkston, City of Asotin and the unincorporated area.
The PUD is actively involved in local, state, regional and national utility issues in an effort to better serve the residents of Asotin County. We are active in environmental and fisheries issues as well. Asotin County PUD is the Lead Agency for Watershed Planning for Water Resource Inventory Area 35 – Middle Snake, one of the top 8 critical fish basins in the State of Washington.
Asotin County PUD is located in the southeastern corner of
the State of Washington at the entrance to Hell’s Canyon Recreation Area, America’s deepest gorge.
The elevation is 760 feet, with mild winters and an average
annual rainfall of 13 to 16 inches. The area provides many opportunities for recreation, a great quality of life and a clean abundant source of water supply.
For more information about our great community, visit the Hells Canyon Visitors
Association and the Clarkston
Chamber Online Visitor's Guide.