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Tumwater City Hall and Old Town Center will be closed Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. Water, sewer, and street problems can be reported by calling the Public Works Hotline at (360) 754-4150. Police, fire, and emergency medical …
Welcome to Tumwater | City of Tumwater, WA
City of Tumwater provides water utility services within the city limits and urban growth areas in Tumwater. To start utility service, call (360) 754-4133 or browse to Start Utility Services for more information.
Visitors | City of Tumwater, WA
The City of Tumwater is located at the base of the Deschutes River, where the water cascades to its final destination at the southern tip of Puget Sound. The rugged Olympic Mountains rise in the distance and Mount Rainier seems close enough to touch on a clear day.
Our History | City of Tumwater, WA
When the City was founded in 1845, it was named New Market. By 1863, the City was known as “Tumwater,” the Chinook jargon word for a waterfall. Tumwater was the starting point for further American settlements of Olympia, Seattle, Whidbey Island, and other points on Puget Sound.
Explore Tumwater | City of Tumwater, WA
With its central location, Tumwater is a picturesque Northwest community with convenient access to arts, cultural and outdoor recreation. Local Parks; Tumwater Falls and Deschutes River; Places to Eat, Shop, Play and Stay; Arts & Entertainment; Farmers Market; Events in Tumwater; Tumwater Museums; Tumwater Valley Golf Course; Outdoor Adventures
Departments | City of Tumwater, WA
The city of Tumwater is comprised of many departments and offices that serve its residents with services ranging from public safety to maintenance of the streets and other infrastructures that keep the city running day after day.
Tumwater City Government | City of Tumwater, WA
The City of Tumwater is a non-charter Code City which utilizes a Mayor-Council form of government. Seven Councilmembers act as policy makers, providing the Mayor (the City's separately-elected chief executive officer) with guidelines and performance objectives.
City clerk | City of Tumwater, WA
Responsibilities of the city clerk include management of city official records, public disclosure, preparation of agenda packets for the city council each week, preservation of official minutes, …
Utility billing | City of Tumwater, WA
The city of Tumwater Finance Department is responsible for billing residential and commercial customers for water, sewer and storm water services. Customers may sign up for new service, obtain account information or, discontinue services through this department.
Police Department | City of Tumwater, WA
Tumwater City Hall and Old Town Center will be closed Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. Water, sewer, and street problems can be reported by calling the Public Works Hotline at (360) 754-4150. Police, fire, and emergency medical …