August 5, 2026
Growing new beginnings at CitySoil Farm
How King County is helping create meaningful educational experiences for teens who are living with substance use disorders and mental health needs.
May 13, 2026
Inside the pipes that keep everything flowing
Beneath King County streets, crews inspect hundreds of miles of sewer pipes to help keep wastewater flowing reliably. Follow along with the conveyance inspection team as they send cameras and a remote-controlled crawler deep below the surface.
December 23, 2025
Progress across communities, waterways, and projects in 2025
Steady work strengthened the system, from capital upgrades to river cleanup and daily operations.
December 12, 2025
Stranded but steady: Operator keeps Carnation Treatment Plant running during atmospheric river
When flooding cut off the Carnation Treatment Plant, Wastewater Operator Tyler Stiltner stayed onsite to keep it running.
November 26, 2025
Rainy season is here, meet our backup generators
Our backup generators and offsite operators work together to keep pumps and critical equipment running when storms take out the power.
October 30, 2025
Protecting Puget Sound through source control
The King County Industrial Waste Program is offering treatment plant tours and conducting a comprehensive survey to help manage industrial pollutants, including PFAS and 6PPD-Q, that could enter our regional wastewater system and impact Puget Sound.
October 24, 2025
Building independence through inclusion
At Brightwater Treatment Plant, young adults in the ATI program tackle real-world challenges while building confidence and job skills along the way. Their hands-on work not only transforms the landscape but also sparks personal growth, independence, and lasting pride.
September 12, 2025
New sewer cleaning truck extends the life of King County pipes
King County's new custom-built sewer cleaning truck uses high-pressure jets and filtered wastewater to clear debris from our 380-miles of pipe system.
