Monica Van der Vieren

WTD Updates

August 9, 2016

How Many T. Rex Dinosaurs Can a Loop® Truck Carry?

King County Wastewater Treatment Division takes public outreach seriously, but we like to have a little fun working with people- especially little people. We meet people where they’re at to tell them how our projects and services support their communities…

Operations Water Quality

August 1, 2016

Turning Gold into Platinum

Each year NACWA recognizes member agency facilities for their dedication in maintaining compliance of NPDES limits. All of our plants are receiving awards this year, but we’re especially excited to announce that our Vashon Plant has now moved up the…

Monica Van der Vieren

WTD Updates

July 28, 2016

A Garden Nourished with GroCo Beats a Cage in a Closet

Another gardener's story in our series #MyGardenOnGroCo. Share your story about gardening with GroCo! I was one of those kids who are nuts about animals. You know who I'm talking about. The kid who finally got her own room in…

Monica Van der Vieren

Infrastructure Operations

July 21, 2016

Pokémon, Don’t Go Here!

A few weeks ago, Nintendo awakened the ‘90s kid in all of us when it released its newest interactive mobile game, Pokémon Go. While it’s thrilling to see technology getting people outside and exercising, remember that you can’t always go…

Monica Van der Vieren

Infrastructure

July 15, 2016

A Week of Community Service

King County WTD is like the numerous arms our most colorful representative, the giant Pacific octopus. WTD provides a multitude of services to our communities. The week of July 9 featured several service “arms”. SWIZY sees the light of day…

Monica Van der Vieren

Community

February 11, 2016

Opportunities for growth at the NW Flower & Garden Show

Build healthy soil, perk up plants and make your neighbors green with envy by using a locally-sourced, sustainable compost made with King County’s Loop® biosolids. Future growth assured! Compost made with Loop builds healthy soil and strong, lush plants. King…

Monica Van der Vieren

Community

January 14, 2016

Banish winter boredom at Brightwater Center

Kick cabin fever to the curb this winter with a variety of fun, free educational activities for the whole family at Brightwater Center. Take a treatment plant tour, learn about a bug’s life and prepare your plants for a lush…

Monica Van der Vieren