November 26, 2025
Rainy season is here, meet our backup generators
Our backup generators and offsite operators work together to keep pumps and critical equipment running when storms take out the power.
September 12, 2025
New sewer cleaning truck extends the life of King County pipes
King County's new custom-built sewer cleaning truck uses high-pressure jets and filtered wastewater to clear debris from our 380-miles of pipe system.
February 6, 2025
The Super Flush: A myth that won’t go down the drain
Every year, as millions gather for the Super Bowl, an old urban legend resurfaces.
December 24, 2024
Closing out 2024 with big wins for Puget Sound
Looking back at our biggest achievements of 2024 in protecting Puget Sound and advancing sustainability.
August 23, 2023
Massive Pumps at West Point Treatment Plant Get a Tune Up
The pumps that push wastewater through West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle are massive and old. In service since 1993, it was time for a tune-up. By tapping into the expertise of local repair shops, the project was fast tracked…
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.
October 28, 2019
Let WTD know your priorities for the Clean Water Plan
Online Clean Water Plan questionnaire closes Nov. 1 -- tell us what you think Since spring 2019, we have been talking with people about the Clean Water Plan and listening to their priorities for our rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound. …
August 7, 2018
Finding hidden value at the bottom of a sedimentation tank
A big mechanical job at our West Point Treatment Plant replaced a special part of our sedimentation tanks. The sedimentation tanks are part of how we clean everyone's sewer water. What’s the real cost? Have you ever been undecided when…
