This Should Get People’s Attention

Today Long Painting (Kent, Washington) began sandblasting the inside of the 150,000-gallon water tank at Treasure Island in preparation for repainting it with a Bar-Rust 233H coating. To reduce wear on the three well pumps, the water distribution team has been telling islanders they can help by using less water during the three weeks the tank will be offline. The vinyl banner I attached to the tank ladder this morning (see photo) is intended as a daily reminder. Certainly people will see it. As you drive up the hill from the bridge your eye is drawn to the dark green water tank—perhaps because it is the tallest structure on Treasure Island at 65 feet in height.

I have never put up a sign or banner in an attempt to get the public’s attention. Nor have I ever tagged a building or railroad crossing (well, not as an adult). Originally I thought we needed a conservation banner to use during hot late summer droughts. But in the last few years summer water usage has gone down, partly due to weather and partly due to fewer visits to the island by family members and guests. So I didn’t get approval for the banner until a couple of weeks ago when we were planning the tank job. I had it made at Signtown, taking advantage of their fall special. The price was reasonable. I just hope the banner gets its message across.