City staff is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Citys water distribution system for a constant and safe delivery of potable water to over 9,700 accounts.  Edmonds drinking water is purchased from the Alderwood Water District.  Alderwood Water District purchases their water from the City of Everett.  The water comes from Spada Reservoir, located at the headwaters of the Sultan River about 30 miles east of Everett.  From the Spada Reservoir, the water travels through a pipeline to the City of Everett Treatment facility at the Chaplain Reservoir.