February 26, 2017
Why “Water Wisely” When It Won’t Stop Raining?
Why would forty gardeners spend a Saturday learning about Watering Wisely when it won't stop raining?
October 22, 2016
Wastewater Facilities Provide Homes for Wildlife
When PAWS naturalists were looking for great habitat to host recovered flying squirrels, they contacted WTD.
September 10, 2016
King County and Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association are All-In for Our Future at 60 Acres Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBkH8PNKVU8 The staff and leadership of the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA) is giving the future their “full 90” with a permanent connection to recycled water for irrigating the soccer fields at 60 Acres Park. LWYSA leases 60…
August 1, 2016
Turning Gold into Platinum
Each year NACWA recognizes member agency facilities for their dedication in maintaining compliance of NPDES limits. All of our plants are receiving awards this year, but we’re especially excited to announce that our Vashon Plant has now moved up the…
March 28, 2016
Innovative Floating Wetlands Protect Community Natural Area
WTD employees are developing new ways to protect the ponds in the North 40 natural area at the Brightwater Treatment Plant site.
March 24, 2016
Fun, Free Activities Honor World Water Day at Brightwater
You're invited to celebrate World Water Day 2016 with IslandWood and King County! We’ll have activities for all ages including art projects, outdoor exploration and science experiments.
March 3, 2016
Gardening tips, free compost samples to 9,000 attendees at the 2016 Northwest Flower and Garden Show
King County helped garden enthusiasts turn their dirt around at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, giving away a total of five pickup trucks worth of free compost. Booth visitors learned exciting facts about wastewater treatment (for example, that they…
January 14, 2016
Banish winter boredom at Brightwater Center
Kick cabin fever to the curb this winter with a variety of fun, free educational activities for the whole family at Brightwater Center. Take a treatment plant tour, learn about a bug’s life and prepare your plants for a lush…
