West Point Update: Fine Tuning the Biology
With 24/7 care, restoration of the complex microbes that clean our wastewater is on track.
Reaching Out to the Next Generation of Clean Water Stewards
Christine Merker’s 4th graders were concerned enough about how the Feb. 9 flooding incident would affect the Puget Sound ecosystem. They wrote us letters asking us to hear their concerns. We did.
Norovirus Outbreak in Oysters Unrelated to West Point Overflow
An outbreak of norovirus linked to consumption of raw oysters harvested in Puget Sound is not connected to temporarily reduced treatment capacity at King County’s West Point Treatment Plant. The recent outbreak of norovirus resulting from consumption of raw oysters has received wide press because it results in outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, and people…
‘Tis the Season: Enjoy the Natural Beauty of Our Beaches and Waterways
Enjoy the spring at our beaches and on our waterways. Find out how you check beach and waterway status.
King County’s Marine Monitoring Program Continues Rain or Shine
King County’s commitment to water quality doesn’t end when weather moves in and wind kicks up the waters of Puget Sound.
That Plume You See is Sediment, Not Sewage
The power of imagery was on full display in a Seattle Times aerial photo showing a supposed sewage plume around West Point. But that plume wasn’t what it seemed.
Another Important Step Forward at West Point Treatment Plant
Crews continue steps to restore equipment as scientists test the microorganisms that run the secondary treatment process.
Restoration at West Point Treatment Plant: The Next Delicate Step
Bringing back a complex biological process that cleans our wastewater is the next delicate step in recovery at West Point Treatment Plant.
When the Unexpected Unfolds: Balancing Safety and Speed During Restoration
Crews at West Point Treatment Plant prioritize safety while restoring treatment plant operations.
When the Unexpected Unfolds: Protecting People After Wastewater Overflows
When conversations in our region circle around to water quality, the trigger is usually bad news. Puget Sound’s resident orca whales had a tough year because they couldn’t find enough salmon to eat. Shellfish harvests and beaches close due to toxic algae in the water. Fingers point at polluted stormwater runoff, combined sewer overflows, leaking septic…
