Try the Residential RainWise Program’s mapping tool to find useful solutions for controlling stormwater around your home. It’s as easy as entering your address. The tool will then recommend projects you can undertake to reduce your property’s stormwater runoff. Rain falling on our roofs, driveways, or compacted soil rushes off quickly to [More]

With many Super Bowl parties planned for this Sunday, Seattle Public Utilities reminds residents that they can score a touchdown for the environment by placing all their leftovers in their food and yard waste carts. All food items now go in food and yard waste carts, including chicken bones, pizza boxes, cheese, [More]

With the warmest January on record, now is a great time to check the sediment depth of the storm drain catch basins on your site to see if they need to be cleaned.  Generally, catch basins need to be cleaned when they are more than two-thirds full of sediment, leaves or other [More]

Join the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and plant native trees and shrubs along the Cedar River in Maple Valley on Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m.  to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided by Seattle Public Utilities. Please sign up in advance by emailing nisa@cedarriver.org. Friends of the Cedar River Watershed is a private, [More]

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather forecasting groundhog, saw his shadow this morning and predicted another six weeks of winter. Whether it’s Groundhog Day or not, winter storms can bring intense rain that can cause flooding. Here are a few steps you can take to keep your family and property safe. Clear leaves [More]

Installing a high efficiency showerhead is an easy way to reduce water and energy consumption without sacrificing your comfort. You'll see the savings in your utility bills. You can also save more by replacing older bathroom faucet nozzles (aerators). Purchase new ones that are rated at 1.0 gallons per minute (gpm), or [More]

Q:        What is F.O.G.? A:        Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) is found in common food and food ingredients such as meat, fish, butter, cooking oil, mayonnaise, gravies, sauces and food scraps.  Q:        Why is F.O.G. a problem? A:        F.O.G. can build up in your private side sewer or in the public sewer [More]

Seattle City Light will pay you $30 to get rid of your old refrigerator or freezer! You also won’t have to make a trip to the transfer station.  Do you have an older, working refrigerator in the basement or garage that doesn’t get much use and takes up space? Refrigerators and freezers [More]

Seattle Public Utilities’ Red Wagon Paint Out Program will provide you with free materials to remove unsightly graffiti on private property in your neighborhood. Supplies provided include: latex paint, paint rollers, roller screen and bucket, gloves, cleanup rags and safety vest. The program supports volunteers conducting one-time paint outs of graffiti in [More]

Stop receiving a paper bill in the mail. You’ll use less paper and save time. Electronic billing is available for all utility customers. Customers create a user ID and password and receive new bill e-mail alerts. You can make single or automatic payments with a credit card or bank account and archive bills for [More]