King County Wastewater Treatment Division

Operations

October 21, 2020

Being a good neighbor & controlling odors

It’s important for King County facilities to be a good neighbor to the people who live, work and play near us. At the County’s South Treatment Plant in Renton, we work 24-7 to treat the water that people use in…

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Students at home following along with water lessons & experiments

Community

October 2, 2020

Supporting schools & families with virtual STEM education

When local schools began closing in March 2020 due to COVID-19, our utility’s education team quickly adapted the normal in-person field trips to live, virtual programs that fit science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Wastewater workers prepare for rainy weather

Operations

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…

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Operations

September 22, 2020

Utility of the Future Today & awards for outstanding performance

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has received national recognition as a Utility of the Future Today for its beneficial use of Loop® biosolids. WTD is one of 65 water utilities being recognized for transformational work in community engagement, watershed stewardship,…

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Community People

September 10, 2020

Meaningful, virtual classes for high-schoolers are possible!

This July, our utility held an online program for high school-aged students to learn how to help protect clean water in our region This July, our utility held an online program for high school-aged students to learn how to help…

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Operations

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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Community People

July 13, 2020

Welcome people of all abilities to your remote meetings and events!

Are you hosting remote meetings? King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) would like to share some advice that will make your meetings more accessible. Many wastewater utility workers are telecommuting and holding virtual meetings for the public. This technology can…

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WTD Updates

June 8, 2020

RainWise Goes Virtual to Support Contractors

For RainWise – a program designed to help property owners physically design and install rain gardens and cisterns – going virtual has had its challenges, but also unique opportunities. The RainWise program, a partnership between King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division…

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Water Quality

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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Community People Water Quality

April 24, 2020

Earth Day: Sticking to values in tough times

Beach clean up: debris and garbage is removed from the Discovery Park beach by King County wastewater worker volunteers Wastewater treatment is essential to protecting public health and the environment – but we do more than treat the region’s wastewater.…

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Operations

April 8, 2020

Our operators keep treating wastewater and protecting public health

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) treats wastewater from people and businesses to protect people’s health and the environment. We operate three regional treatment plants, two local treatment plants, and four wet weather treatment plants. In 2018, we treated an average of 175…

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Community Water Quality

December 30, 2019

WaterWorks grants funding 69 community projects in 2020

King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program is fulfilling its mission to invest in clean water and community partnerships. The King County Council recently passed an ordinance to approve the funding, moving work forward on projects around the region that will include…

Clean Water Stories

from King County

Being a good neighbor & controlling odors

Supporting schools & families with virtual STEM education

As rainy weather approaches, we are on the job 24/7

Utility of the Future Today & awards for outstanding performance

Meaningful, virtual classes for high-schoolers are possible!

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

Welcome people of all abilities to your remote meetings and events!

RainWise Goes Virtual to Support Contractors

Local businesses recognized for 2019 environmental compliance

Earth Day: Sticking to values in tough times

Our operators keep treating wastewater and protecting public health

WaterWorks grants funding 69 community projects in 2020

Clean Water Stories

from King County

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