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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 1, 2022
Brightwater Public Art: Grandfather’s Wisdom
The carved and painted cedar sculpture, originally constructed in 2012, has been a centerpiece at the site for the last decade. Now, Artist Andrea Wilbur-Sigo is continuing her work to restore the large-scale sculptural installation at her studio.
July 28, 2022
Flying Solo
The use of an RPAS—or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System—by the County began about six years ago, but it is only recently that WTD came to own and operate our own devices.