Biosolids and digesters and sludge, oh my! Summer interns tour South Plant
For new interns at WTD, touring the South Treatment Plant was a first behind the scenes look for many.
Investing in water quality, one community at a time
Through a sense of purpose and the dedication of countless volunteers, our WaterWorks grants are supporting the kind of environmental progress that makes our neighborhoods – and our region – an even better place to live.
Public tours resume at the West Point Treatment Plant
Welcome to West Point this summer! If you’re curious about how water systems work, or if you’d like to learn about the things you can do every day to help protect water quality, sign up for a Saturday tour or drop-in for a visit on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Creating pipelines to future careers
Most high school students don’t realize the variety of jobs — from engineers and financial analysts to electricians — that are needed to keep our water clean. We recently hosted over 50 high school students at a Careers in Clean Water event to introduce the possibilities in this exciting and growing field.
Careers that matter: We’re accepting applications for paid summer internships through Feb. 25.
If you’re a college student who shares our passion for clean water and healthy communities, we’re looking for you. We’re now hiring for paid summer internships in a number of different career areas. Apply online through Feb. 25.
Wastewater education and outreach programs prepare region for climate change
“So many actions can help water quality in our streams, lakes, and rivers. That’s why the WaterWorks Program funds such a wide variety of projects,” Elizabeth Loudon, WaterWorks program manager, recently explained. “These projects also create multiple benefits. They bring communities together, restore and protect the environment, and help the region prepare for climate change.”…
Raise Your Hand if You Knew You Would Do This Job
Few King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) employees imagined a career in clean water. Sure, Preston Beck was so sold on WTD’s mission that he got a degree in chemical engineering and came to work as a Project Control Engineer. Bob Isaac took a few left turns before following his father into a wastewater career…
Students Test the Science and Engineering Behind Water Systems
Spring means elementary school programs to inspire junior scientists and engineers who will build water systems of the future.
CitySoil Farm Grows a New Generation of Gardeners
Celebrate Earth Week learning about CitySoil, a unique partnership to grow local gardeners and healthy food for those in need.
A celebration for the past and the future
During World Water Week, people gathered at a storied restoration site to plant memories for loved ones and a seed for the future.
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