October 12, 2021
As rainy weather approaches, we are on the job 24/7
Our crews are on the job 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the region’s wastewater treatment service – and that remains true as we move into the rainy season. Workers are ready to respond around the clock and work…
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…
February 26, 2021
UPDATED: We’re working to improve power supply quality at West Point Treatment Plant to continue our clean-water mission
Power disruptions during heavy rainfall An emergency order to fast-track power projects at West Point will help protect the treatment plant from power disruptions. One of the potential solutions to help buffer West Point power supply is modifying the on-site…
September 30, 2020
As rainy weather approaches, we are on the job 24/7
As we move into the rainy season, our crews are on the job 24/7 to ensure the region’s wastewater treatment service is well-prepared for an emergency or stormy weather. Wastewater workers prepare for rainy weather To make sure we’re ready…
November 26, 2018
King County’s Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station celebrates Platinum Achievement Award for Sustainability
King County’s Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station (WWTS) has earned the coveted “Platinum” rating from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision rating system. This is the first Platinum-awarded Envision project in Washington and recognizes the County’s commitment to sustainable communities…
February 21, 2018
King County turns the past into a sustainable future in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood
Preparing a site for a major construction project offered a great opportunity to find new uses for old building materials. Our Georgetown Wet Weather Facility project team show how King County is working toward a healthy future for our communities…
