Seattle Public Utilities is working with City, County, State, and Federal partners to address lead contamination found on the 4200 block of 23rd Ave W, as part of our work to ensure compliance with discharges related to our drainage and wastewater system. The area is blocked off to pedestrian and vehicle traffic with clearly marked signage, and we are cleaning the known areas of concern. … [ Keep reading ]
Waste-Free Community Grants Support New Community Partnerships to Reduce Textile Waste and Expand Economic Opportunity Seattle Public Utilities is investing in community creativity and care through its 2026 Waste‑Free Community Matching Grants, supporting three organizations that are transforming textile waste into opportunity. This year’s awardees—CareMakers Collective, Refugee Artisan Initiative, and Transcend—are building systems… [ Keep reading ]
This year’s FIFA World Cup put a global spotlight on Seattle, with the city receiving honors as the best match venue. Seattle Public Utilities was there for every moment to ensure our customers and the 3 million soccer fans who visited experienced a clean city with great water. Among the… [ Keep reading ]
Unexpected expenses and financial emergencies can make it difficult for households to keep up with essential utility bills. Emergency bill assistance can help customers address an outstanding balance and reduce the risk of service disconnection. Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light are expanding access to emergency assistance by increasing… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is helping Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) advance zerowaste goals, build more sustainable systems, and ensure our programs reflect community needs and values. SWAC members advise SPU on recycling, composting, waste prevention, and long-term planning, offering important perspectives from across industries, neighborhoods, and lived experiences. Each year, SPU welcomes new SWAC members through… [ Keep reading ]
Forty years ago, Seattle found itself at a turning point. In the mid-1980s, local landfills were filling and closing rapidly, and the city needed fresh ideas to reduce waste and rethink how residents managed everyday materials. The spark for that change came from a collaborative effort between the city and a small… [ Keep reading ]
Many people in our region are facing affordability challenges. At the same time, the cost of providing essential utility services, including electricity, water, sewer, and garbage, continues to rise. Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities offer programs and payment options to help customers manage their utility bills. To help more households access savings, Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
In recent months, Seattle’s sports teams have given us plenty of moments we’ll never forget—from a football world championship to home run records and thrilling playoff games. These winning spells, along with this summer’s World Cup matches in Seattle, have made our city shine on a global stage. Seattle has… [ Keep reading ]
Early this year, Mayor Wilson announced her intent to reconfirm General Manager Andrew Lee, and last week he was officially sworn in. Hundreds of city staff, friends, and family gathered in Bertha Knight Landes to hear remarks, witness the ceremony, and celebrate the occasion. Alongside five other department leaders, Andrew Lee was… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is working closely with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to support upcoming temporary street closures on the west side of Aurora Ave N. These closures are part of the City’s coordinated effort to reduce dangerous cut‑through driving and address long‑standing public safety issues. To help… [ Keep reading ]
