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Well KEPT youth employees wear masks and safety vest as they help build a trail detour
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December 2, 2021

Building a path for the future during a challenging time

At King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD), we consider it a win whenever we can partner with local agencies and organizations to accomplish a goal. In 2021, WTD’s partners at City of Bellevue Parks navigated the ongoing pandemic to create…
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Asset Management / InfrastructureCareers That Matter / JobsClean Water PlanClimate Change / SustainabilityCommunity EngagementContractors / consultantsCustomer service / Being a good neighborEducationInformation sharing / PartnershipsLocal BusinessProtecting Our WatersRainWise / Green Stormwater InfrastructureWaterWorks
November 8, 2021

Green stormwater infrastructure & CSOs: In-depth media coverage

King County is working to control all our combined sewer overflows (CSOs) through several strategies. One way we are reducing CSOs is through natural drainage solutions, also known as green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), which use plants, trees, and soil to…
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A rain garden showing a shallow depression in the ground, with mulch, rocks, and plants
Climate Change / SustainabilityCommunity EngagementCustomer service / Being a good neighborEducationInformation sharing / PartnershipsRainWise / Green Stormwater InfrastructureWet Weather Treatment
October 25, 2021

Celebrating RainWise pollution prevention milestones in the King County basin

As the days get shorter and we anticipate more rain in our forecast, we are celebrating a timely milestone—we just mailed our 1,000th RainWise rebate check in one of the eligible combined sewer overflow basins! Our utility strives to prevent…
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Green roof at Sunset Pump Station
Asset Management / InfrastructureClimate Change / SustainabilityCommunity EngagementConstructionCustomer service / Being a good neighborEquity & Social Justice, Inclusion, AccessibilityFinancial Stewardship / RatesOperations / Wastewater TreatmentRainWise / Green Stormwater InfrastructureTechnologyUtility of the Future / Awards
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. WTD’s Sunset / Heathfield Pump Stations and force main upgrade project was awarded an Envision® Silver Award this month for project sustainability.…
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Aerial view of the West Point Treatment Plant
Asset Management / InfrastructureConstructionCustomer service / Being a good neighborOperations / Wastewater TreatmentTechnologyWet Weather Treatment
August 19, 2021

Charging ahead with reliable battery power for West Point Treatment Plant

West Point Treatment Plant The West Point Treatment Plant processes about 100 million gallons of wastewater each day, and up to 440 million gallons during heavy rains. While the plant’s operators are working hard to keep the treatment process flowing smoothly, a momentary lapse of power supply quality can bring vital equipment operations to a hard stop.   That’s why in February 2021, King County Executive…
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Construction of a wastewater facility
Asset Management / InfrastructureCareers That Matter / JobsConstructionContractors / consultantsCustomer service / Being a good neighborFinancial Stewardship / RatesOperations / Wastewater TreatmentUtility of the Future / Awards
August 19, 2021

Wastewater employees’ thoughtful approach earns industry award

Our employees plan, design, build, and operate treatment facilities to clean wastewater for the region. Planning and building new wastewater infrastructure is complex. It can easily take a decade or more to go from identifying a project is needed, to…
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