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Somerset Fire Flow Improvements Project

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Consultation has concluded

The City of Bellevue is pursuing a project to improve fire flow in the Somerset Highlands neighborhood.

During a fire, the Bellevue Fire Department relies on the water system to deliver flow to hydrants. “Fire flow” refers to the volume of water that can flow out of a hydrant without losing too much pressure in the rest of the water system.

The City is studying a range of options to identify the best way to improve fire flow in the Somerset Highlands neighborhood to meet current standards, and we want to hear from you.

With this online open house, you can learn more about this project, current conditions, and next steps, as well as share your thoughts on project alternatives. Please provide your feedback by August 13, 2021. Thank you for your participation!

How to use this online open house:

  1. Review the project information and proposed alternatives in the tabs below.
  2. In the “Share Feedback” tab, use the text box after each alternative to share your feedback.
  3. Submit any questions in the “Questions” tab – or contact the project team any time
The map above shows the area that will receive fire flow improvements, located between Highland Drive, Somerset Boulevard SE, Somerset Avenue SE, and 136th Place SE, as well as the area that may be impacted by different improvement scenarios.


The City of Bellevue is pursuing a project to improve fire flow in the Somerset Highlands neighborhood.

During a fire, the Bellevue Fire Department relies on the water system to deliver flow to hydrants. “Fire flow” refers to the volume of water that can flow out of a hydrant without losing too much pressure in the rest of the water system.

The City is studying a range of options to identify the best way to improve fire flow in the Somerset Highlands neighborhood to meet current standards, and we want to hear from you.

With this online open house, you can learn more about this project, current conditions, and next steps, as well as share your thoughts on project alternatives. Please provide your feedback by August 13, 2021. Thank you for your participation!

How to use this online open house:

  1. Review the project information and proposed alternatives in the tabs below.
  2. In the “Share Feedback” tab, use the text box after each alternative to share your feedback.
  3. Submit any questions in the “Questions” tab – or contact the project team any time
The map above shows the area that will receive fire flow improvements, located between Highland Drive, Somerset Boulevard SE, Somerset Avenue SE, and 136th Place SE, as well as the area that may be impacted by different improvement scenarios.


Consultation has concluded

Do you have questions about the project? Feel free to share in this forum, or email the project manager, Doug Lane at dlane@bellevuewa.gov. 

We will do our best to respond to your questions in a timely manner. Please note that this site is not monitored 24/7.

  • Share I live at 15114 SE 48th Dr. Would my house need a pressure reducing valve? If so, where will it be installed? At the curb so as to protect my water main leading to my house? on Facebook Share I live at 15114 SE 48th Dr. Would my house need a pressure reducing valve? If so, where will it be installed? At the curb so as to protect my water main leading to my house? on Twitter Share I live at 15114 SE 48th Dr. Would my house need a pressure reducing valve? If so, where will it be installed? At the curb so as to protect my water main leading to my house? on Linkedin Email I live at 15114 SE 48th Dr. Would my house need a pressure reducing valve? If so, where will it be installed? At the curb so as to protect my water main leading to my house? link

    I live at 15114 SE 48th Dr. Would my house need a pressure reducing valve? If so, where will it be installed? At the curb so as to protect my water main leading to my house?

    Rachel Endicott asked over 3 years ago

    Rachel,

    None of the proposed alternatives would increase pressure at this specific address above 80-psi, so a PRV should not be necessary there. Other houses would require a PRV (as shown in the maps) depending on location and elevation. Please email me at dlane@bellevuewa.gov for more specific information.

    Thank you,

    Doug Lane

  • Share Will the pressure increase also apply to homes on SE 140th north past the turn of 140th to the west? The pressure is currently 40 psi - will it increase? on Facebook Share Will the pressure increase also apply to homes on SE 140th north past the turn of 140th to the west? The pressure is currently 40 psi - will it increase? on Twitter Share Will the pressure increase also apply to homes on SE 140th north past the turn of 140th to the west? The pressure is currently 40 psi - will it increase? on Linkedin Email Will the pressure increase also apply to homes on SE 140th north past the turn of 140th to the west? The pressure is currently 40 psi - will it increase? link

    Will the pressure increase also apply to homes on SE 140th north past the turn of 140th to the west? The pressure is currently 40 psi - will it increase?

    James Bloomfield asked over 3 years ago

    James,

    The City’s minimum pressure requirement is 30 psi under normal conditions (20 psi during a fire). 140th Ave SE north of Somerset Blvd is in a separate pressure zone from this project, with pressure constrained by reservoir levels, and would not see any increase related to this project. 

    It's important to note that pressure varies with ground elevation, and is constrained by the need to balance lower pressures at higher elevation with excessive pressure at lower elevations in the same zone. For more specific information, please email the project manager Doug Lane at dlane@bellevuewa.gov.

    Thank you,

    Jessica Guthrie

  • Share Where is the "survey"? When I tried to click on it to share feedback, I got "Internal Server Error" on Facebook Share Where is the "survey"? When I tried to click on it to share feedback, I got "Internal Server Error" on Twitter Share Where is the "survey"? When I tried to click on it to share feedback, I got "Internal Server Error" on Linkedin Email Where is the "survey"? When I tried to click on it to share feedback, I got "Internal Server Error" link

    Where is the "survey"? When I tried to click on it to share feedback, I got "Internal Server Error"

    Rachel Endicott asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Rachel, 

    The survey links should work - not sure why this issue is occurring. Please try again with Chrome or Edge browser and let us know if the issue persists. We can send the survey to you over email.

    Thank you,

    Jessica