Orchard Grove Water Association v. King County Boundary Review Board

Orchard Grove Water Association, Dorre Don Community Club, Walter V. Matthaeus and Gerald P. Smith (two private water companies and their respective chief executive officers), appeal the decision of the trial court denying their appeal of the King County Boundary Review Boards decision approving a proposed extension of water services by Water District 108 beyond its current district boundaries to serve an area known as the "east service area." They contend that the water districts extension of service constituted a de facto annexation that was improper under RCW 57.08.045 and RCW 57.24 and violated constitutional provisions guaranteeing voting rights and equal protection. We affirm.