King County Wastewater Treatment Division

Pam Restovic sits on a stair of a big-rig truck and smiles.

People WTD Updates

April 12, 2023

What did it take to become a female operator at a King County wastewater treatment plant? Ask Pam Restovic.

Pam Restovic is a trailblazer who has seen the field change and grow to become more a more welcoming workforce, and finds purpose in her work protecting public health and the environment.

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Infrastructure

March 16, 2023

King County turns to new contracting method to fix critical wastewater pipes

To address critical project needs, King County submitted a case for an alternative method of project delivery called “progressive design build.” This contracting method brings designers and builders to the same table at the early stages of project development.

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Infrastructure WTD Updates

March 1, 2023

Ready for the next rainy season? Work to shore up clean water systems begins now.

Rain doesn’t belong in the sewer, but it gets in through cracks in sewer pipes or from drains on building roofs and foundations connected to the sewer system. In some parts of Seattle, sewer and stormwater systems are combined.

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Operations

February 23, 2023

‘Loop Truck Shop’ improves drive time for cross-state biosolids delivery

Drivers battle Seattle traffic and cross the state to deliver truckloads of biosolids to farm and forestry customers. King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is speeding up the drive time for biosolids delivery with a new truck facility in North Bend.

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A group of people in masks, hardhats and safety vest stand on a concrete structure with metal railings

Operations People

February 15, 2023

Operator-in-Training Program recognized with 2023 National Environmental Achievement Award

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized the program for “initiatives that have made a remarkable impact on environmental protection, the advancement of the water sector, and the betterment of their communities.”

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Water Quality

February 15, 2023

Got a great idea to improve water quality? WaterWorks grant program offering $5 million in project money

Every two years, the program funds organizations to test out water quality improvement ideas. Nonprofits, tribes, schools and universities, towns, special purpose districts … good ideas come if from all kinds of organizations and partnerships are encouraged.

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Community

February 13, 2023

Wastewater Becomes a Resource for Growing Food with Help from a Treatment Plant

At the South Treatment Plant in Renton, they take in waste that goes down the drain, cleans and disinfects it, and then turn some of it into recycled water and that can be safely used to grow food.

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Sustainability

December 15, 2022

Soil Restoration at Preston Mill Park

Soil is a critical piece of our natural systems and contributes to producing sufficient, safe, and more nourishing food for healthier plants, animals, and people. Soil also helps counteract biodiversity loss and climate change.

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Community

December 15, 2022

Wheels to Water: Breaking Down Barriers to Education Opportunities

Each year, the WTD education team provides field trip programs that bring thousands of K-12 students to WTD facilities. Students come from school districts all over King County to participate in water-focused education programs.

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People

December 12, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Drew Thompson, finalist for the Clean Tech Alliance Energy Leadership JEDI Award

This award, given by the Clean Tech Alliance, recognizes those who perform outstanding work to make the energy sector more equitable, support climate justice and diversity in the sector, and foster an inclusive ecosystem.

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A group of 13 people smile at the camera and hold up their hands waving. They are standing or kneeling in the rain garden.

Community

August 16, 2022

Kent Meridian High School Rocks a Rain Garden

Kent Meridian students, teachers, and community members celebrated the completion of the rain garden June 2, 2022. Students have led the project from the beginning and were involved in all aspects of garden design.

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Aerial photos of the five treatment plants

Operations

August 11, 2022

Celebrating our award-winning treatment plants

All five of King County’s wastewater treatment plants received 2021 National Association of Clean Water Agency’s Peak Performance Awards, honoring multiple consecutive years of compliance with state and federal effluent permit limits.

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Clean Water Stories

from King County

What did it take to become a female operator at a King County wastewater treatment plant? Ask Pam Restovic.

King County turns to new contracting method to fix critical wastewater pipes

Ready for the next rainy season? Work to shore up clean water systems begins now.

‘Loop Truck Shop’ improves drive time for cross-state biosolids delivery

Operator-in-Training Program recognized with 2023 National Environmental Achievement Award

Got a great idea to improve water quality? WaterWorks grant program offering $5 million in project money

Wastewater Becomes a Resource for Growing Food with Help from a Treatment Plant

Soil Restoration at Preston Mill Park

Wheels to Water: Breaking Down Barriers to Education Opportunities

Kent Meridian High School Rocks a Rain Garden

Celebrating our award-winning treatment plants

Clean Water Stories

from King County

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