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.
September 29, 2021
Major construction in Mercer Island & Bellevue to start early next year
If you live, play, work, or drive on Mercer Island, or if you live or recreate near Enatai Beach Park or Mercer Slough, you will see our construction activities over the next few years.
September 24, 2021
Clean Water Interns & Accessibility
Since 2016, our utility’s education team has partnered with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to lead the Clean Water Ambassador youth internship program.
September 20, 2021
Reducing nitrogen in Puget Sound where it matters
King County is committed to protecting water quality and reducing harm to fish and aquatic life in Puget Sound’s shallow bays caused by human sources of nitrogen.
September 15, 2021
Making projects sustainable, resilient, and equitable
King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is being recognized for its commitment to sustainable communities and the environment.
King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an emergency declaration and the King County Council authorized up to $65 million to provide West Point with more reliable power. The team behind the West Point Treatment Plant Power Quality Improvement Project has been working diligently to identify an innovative, sustainable supplemental power solution.
August 19, 2021
Wastewater employees’ thoughtful approach earns industry award
In June, our utility won the Industry Appreciation Award from AACE International, the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. King County is the first public agency to win the award since its creation in 1972.
August 12, 2021
Awards for permit performance despite a tough year
Our Carnation, Brightwater, Vashon treatment plants and the South Plant Reclaimed Water Plant received 2020 Outstanding Performance awards from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
August 3, 2021
Working from home works for inspection group
When about half of our approximately 700 utility employees started working from home, they quickly adapt to this new hybrid way of working to assure our essential services to the public continued.
June 28, 2021
Checking in with the community: accessibility ideas for the Upper West/Red Cedar Trailhead
King County's Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project team is reaching out in summer 2021 to hear from people who care about accessible recreation.
June 18, 2021
Regional chlorine / sodium hypochlorite shortage: How we’re conserving to protect public health and the environment
A nationwide shortage of sodium hypochlorite – a chlorine compound that's the primary disinfectant in our wastewater treatment process – triggered by a supply chain disruption, is impacting wastewater treatment operations throughout the Northwest.