December 2, 2021
Building a path for the future during a challenging time
In 2021, WTD’s partners at City of Bellevue Parks navigated the ongoing pandemic to create a big win for trail users and youth employment.
November 17, 2021
WaterWorks grants $5 million to community water quality improvement projects for 2022-23
68 projects aimed at protecting and improving regional water quality will be launched in the new year, thanks to funding through King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program.
November 15, 2021
Wastewater education team wins award for inclusive youth employment
King County Wastewater Treatment Division was presented with the Youth Employer of the Year Award from the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment on October 26, 2021.
November 8, 2021
Green stormwater infrastructure & CSOs: In-depth media coverage
King County is working to control our combined sewer overflows through several strategies. One way we're reducing CSOs is through natural drainage solutions, also known as green stormwater infrastructure, which use plants, trees, and soil to soak up the rain.
October 12, 2021
As rainy weather approaches, we are on the job 24/7
Our crews are on the job 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the region’s wastewater treatment service – and that remains true as we move into the rainy season.
September 29, 2021
Major construction in Mercer Island & Bellevue to start early next year
If you live, play, work, or drive on Mercer Island, or if you live or recreate near Enatai Beach Park or Mercer Slough, you will see our construction activities over the next few years.
September 24, 2021
Clean Water Interns & Accessibility
Since 2016, our utility’s education team has partnered with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to lead the Clean Water Ambassador youth internship program.
September 20, 2021
Reducing nitrogen in Puget Sound where it matters
King County is committed to protecting water quality and reducing harm to fish and aquatic life in Puget Sound’s shallow bays caused by human sources of nitrogen.
September 15, 2021
Making projects sustainable, resilient, and equitable
King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is being recognized for its commitment to sustainable communities and the environment.
King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an emergency declaration and the King County Council authorized up to $65 million to provide West Point with more reliable power. The team behind the West Point Treatment Plant Power Quality Improvement Project has been working diligently to identify an innovative, sustainable supplemental power solution.
August 19, 2021
Wastewater employees’ thoughtful approach earns industry award
In June, our utility won the Industry Appreciation Award from AACE International, the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. King County is the first public agency to win the award since its creation in 1972.