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.
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.
June 11, 2025
Building the local economy through clean water projects
Clean water projects are creating more than infrastructure. They're creating opportunity. See how King County is supporting local jobs, small businesses, and a more equitable future.
King County nonprofits are breaking barriers to create a more inclusive wastewater workforce. Through collaborative community partnerships, a group of local nonprofits will be helping connect historically underrepresented groups with meaningful career opportunities in clean water management. The result? A…
September 13, 2024
Once a gas station, this converted art space makes an outsized impact on water quality
Discover how King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program helped transform a former gas station into an eco-friendly art space in Georgetown. The Mini Mart City Park uses the power of green infrastructure to improve local water quality while also providing classroom…
August 9, 2024
From purple pipes to purple plums: How a wastewater treatment plant is helping feed local families in need
In an admittedly unusual arrangement – a wastewater treatment plant is partnering up with a local foodbank to help feed thousands of local families. Using recycled water and sustainable garden practices, the South Treatment Plant is producing thousands of pounds…
March 20, 2024
Birding at a Wastewater Treatment Facility? Brightwater Becomes a Hot Spot for Feathered Friends
The Brightwater Treatment Plant in Woodinville, with its 70-acre mix of fields, ponds, and trails, has evolved into a birdwatching haven, attracting over 130 bird species and earning a reputation as a top spot for young birders.
September 15, 2023
Swapping backpacks for hardhats, a summer job like no other
King County has been partnering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust since 2016, as part the Wastewater Treatment Division’s efforts to cultivate the next generation of clean water professionals and to build more ties to communities in our service…
