Industrial Waste – King County Wastewater Treatment

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Customer service / Being a good neighbor Industrial Waste Local Business Operations / Wastewater Treatment

May 2, 2022

How King County businesses help protect public health & the environment through our Industrial Waste program

Best management practices, such as cleaning up spills and debris, is one thing that a company can do to prevent pollutants from entering the regional wastewater system Staff at our King County wastewater treatment plants do an excellent job of…

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Don't Flush That!Industrial Waste Operations / Wastewater Treatment

August 18, 2020

The case of the metal strands – teamwork leads to the source of treatment system damage

When wastewater comes into the Carnation Wastewater Treatment Plant, it first passes through a process that removes larger particles like trash and grit from the water. Next, the water flows through a process that People should use sink drain baskets…

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Industrial Waste Local Business Protecting Our Waters

May 21, 2020

Local businesses recognized for 2019 environmental compliance

King County’s Industrial Waste Program recognized 59 local industrial facilities for their commitment to business practices that support the local economy while protecting regional water quality. Each year, the Industrial Waste Program, which operates as part of King County’s Wastewater…

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Financial Stewardship / Rates Industrial Waste Local Business

November 19, 2018

Updating Industrial Waste Fee Structure: Next Steps – Fall 2018

The King County Industrial Waste (KCIW) program has been working on a proposal to update the structure of its fee system. Changes require a two-step decision-making process. First the King County Council considers updating the King County Code. Pending Council…

Financial Stewardship / Rates Industrial Waste Local Business

November 19, 2018

Updating Industrial Waste Fee Structure: Surcharge Customers Fall 2018

Businesses that send “high strength” or concentrated organic wastewater to the sewer system pay more because it costs more to treat this wastewater. KCIW’s Surcharge Fee currently includes the costs for both treating concentrated “high-strength” waste at a treatment plant…

Don't Flush That!Education Industrial Waste Local Business

August 23, 2018

Brewing up clean water

Today, local industries are known for being a source of jobs, not pollution. That's because our Industrial Waste Program inspectors work closely with local businesses to protect our water quality. The Georgetown Brewery is one example of how we work…

Financial Stewardship / Rates Industrial Waste Local Business

June 12, 2018

Industrial Waste Fees for Surcharge Customers

Businesses that send “high strength” or concentrated organic wastewater to the sewer system pay more because it costs more to treat this wastewater. KCIW’s Surcharge Fee currently pays for both treating concentrated “high-strength” waste at a treatment plant and the…

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Financial Stewardship / Rates Industrial Waste Local Business

June 12, 2018

Updating Industrial Waste Fees: Next Steps

The King County Industrial Waste (KCIW) program has been working on a proposal to update the structure of its fee system. A two-step decision-making process is starting in 2018. First the King County Council will consider an ordinance to update…

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Careers That Matter / Jobs Industrial Waste

January 2, 2018

Filing project streamlines record keeping and recruits new employees

As Seahawks coach Pete Carroll always says, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. Learn how two temporary employees used a short-term filing assignment as a stepping stone into rewarding full-time careers at WTD.

Industrial Waste Local Business Protecting Our Waters

September 19, 2017

Industries honored for dedication to clean water

Our Industrial Waste Program recently honored 76 facilities that support our local economy while protecting the natural resources that make our region such a great place to live, work and play.

Education Industrial Waste Operations / Wastewater Treatment Protecting Our Waters

May 13, 2016

Industrial Facilities Create Jobs, Protect Water Quality — and Earn Awards

We’re honored to once again recognize 65 local companies and industries that put people to work in family-wage jobs while doing their part to protect the natural resources that make this region such an amazing place to live.

Don't Flush That!Industrial Waste

July 28, 2015

A toast to clean water – working with wineries on wastewater management

Did you know Washington is now the nation’s second largest wine-producing state after California? That’s terrific news for the local economy. For WTD, it means working with wineries to make sure the wastewater from this growing industry is treated properly.…