Public Utility District NO. 1 Of Thurston County

Public Utility District NO. 1 Of Thurston County, commonly known as Thurston PUD, is a local government-owned utility entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2007, with current registration valid through December 2, 2025. Located in Lacey, Washington, the organization operates as a public utility district focused on water infrastructure and utility services for the Thurston County region. While primarily engaged in water system management and infrastructure development, the district has been an active recipient of federal grant sub-awards, primarily working with state-level agencies to improve and expand water treatment and distribution capabilities.

The federal grant sub-awards received by Thurston PUD demonstrate a comprehensive approach to water system infrastructure enhancement and emergency response. Between 2022 and 2025, the district has been awarded multiple sub-grants from the Washington State Department of Health, focusing on extensive water infrastructure projects. These projects include constructing and equipping multiple water treatment plants, expanding existing pump house buildings, installing sophisticated piping, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, and connecting various water systems. Notable projects involve installing approximately 3,000 linear feet of water main, connecting multiple water systems like Tolmie Park, Prairie Ridge, and Hawks Acres, upgrading variable frequency drives, and installing telemetry systems. Additionally, the district has received federal emergency response grants, including a FEMA COVID-19 grant for emergency protective measures and a disaster recovery grant for repairing public facilities after severe storms and flooding, demonstrating its critical role in local infrastructure resilience and public service delivery.