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Utilities and Services

Welcome

The Orcas Highlands community is served by several utility providers. Each property owner is responsible for establishing and maintaining their own accounts directly with each utility.

Select a topic from the menu to learn more about:

  • Power & Internet – OPALCO electric service and fiber/internet options
  • Water – Washington Water service and conservation
  • Roads – HOA-maintained roads and speed limits
  • Mail – Community mailboxes and electronic communications
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Power & Internet

Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a member-owned, non-profit utility cooperative servicing the Orcas Highlands.

  • Each property owner establishes and maintains an account directly with the utility.
  • Think Green! Check out OPALCO's Rebate Program!
  • Learn about OPALCO's Home Snapshot Assessment.
  • Power out? Find outage information here.

Fiber Internet

A fiber optic network runs throughout the Highlands for high-speed internet, provided by RockIsland Communications. Property owners can establish their own account and bring the connection from the main road to their home (at owner's expense). Loan programs are available:

Other internet options: Orcas Online, CenturyLink, and RockIsland LTE.

More info & pay your bill: www.opalco.com

Water Service

Washington Water provides water service to the Orcas Highlands.

Each property owner establishes and maintains an account directly with the utility.

Water

Contact

Washington Water Service (Regional Office)
14519 Peacock Hill Ave., P.O. Box 336
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: (877) 408-4060
Email: customerservice@wawater.com
Website: www.wawater.com

Roads

Orcas Highlands roads are maintained by the Orcas Highlands Homeowners Association. Dues for road maintenance are collected quarterly.

The most recent resurfacing project was completed in spring of 2018. If you notice hazards or deteriorating road conditions, please contact the HOA Board.

Please drive safely! Speed limit within the Highlands is 15 mph. Our roads are used frequently by pedestrians, young and old, along with our furry four-legged friends.

Mail

Paper Mail

Orcas Highlands mailboxes are located at the entrance of the neighborhood, at the base of Lindsey Way. Each property is allowed one mailbox. Homeowners, please remove any mailboxes that are not in use.

Mailboxes

Electronic Mail

We are moving toward using electronic mail and newsletters. Sign up to join our email database and get current HOA information and newsletters.