About OBCG

A small coastal system with a long community history

The Orchard Beach water system serves a compact waterfront community in Mason County, Washington.

System type

Group A

Approx. connections

39

Distribution

4,300 ft

System overview

The Orchard Beach water system is located in the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, Township 21 North, Range 2 West, W.M., in Mason County, Washington.

Water sources

The system uses two 6-inch wells with capacities of roughly 10 gpm and 60 gpm. SO2 serves as the primary source, while SO1 acts as the backup and typically comes on during peak-season demand.

Distribution

Well water is pumped to eight bladder tanks and then distributed through approximately 4,300 feet of 4-inch PVC pipe across the community.

Site context

The service area sits along Pickering Passage in Puget Sound, with elevations ranging from roughly 30 to 65 feet.

Waterfront setting

The coastal location shapes both the community identity and the need for reliable infrastructure, clear board records, and accessible reference documents.

Operational focus

The group manages the practical side of a community-scale system: water records, member information, meeting minutes, and usage visibility.

Member resources

A small community system works best when residents can quickly find water records, board documents, and account information.