Some areas of Seattle received more than 4 inches of rain during 24-hour period A detailed analysis of the intense Pineapple Express rainstorm that hit Seattle over the weekend shows that most of Seattle received 3 to 4 inches of precipitation, with some areas receiving more. “This was a very… [ Keep reading ]
Having trouble paying your Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle City Light bill? Help is available. Stop by Asian Counseling and Referral Service this Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm and get signed up for the Utility Discount Program. The program is based on income and you… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) crews are mopping up after a Pineapple Express storm dumped more than three inches of rain on the city in 24 hours. The Utility has received more than 400 customer calls since midnight, and has activated its Urban Flood Response Plan — deploying extra drainage crews… [ Keep reading ]
More than three inches of rain has fallen in the past 24 hours — pushing the Seattle area well over the landslide threshold. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) said the saturated soil means reduced soil stability and a greatly increased chance of landslides. If a landslide damages your property and you… [ Keep reading ]
Having trouble paying your Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle City Light bill? Help is available. Stop by the Central Area Motivation Program this Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm and get signed up for the Utility Discount Program. The program is based on income and you… [ Keep reading ]
Wondering About Wildlife event on December 29 Enjoy and learn about wildlife of the Cedar River Watershed through hands-on activities, crafts, wildlife presentations, and nature walks. Join us during your winter school break and learn about wildlife that could be living in your backyard. Youth groups are welcome and are… [ Keep reading ]
As a part of Seattle Public Utilities’ and Seattle City Lights’ Utility Discount Program, signup events are being held around the city. The program is based on income. See if you qualify to get 50 percent off your bill. Get signed up on December 10-12, from 9 a.m. – 3… [ Keep reading ]
Winter storms can cause flooding, drainage or sewer backups, or significant ponding on streets. Seattle Public Utilities’ Operations Response Center is the place customers should call when they experience these conditions. However, Seattle is an increasingly diverse city and for many of its residents English is not their first language…. [ Keep reading ]
Next Seminar Is the December 8 “Cool Tunes: Run an Efficient Cooling Tower” Building facilities managers are encourage to attend this seminar, which will cover the following: Learning the fundamentals of cooling tower operation. Reducing tower blowdown without affecting system operation. Operating your cooling tower with greater water and energy… [ Keep reading ]
With last week’s cold snap bringing below-freezing temperatures, pipes and fixtures around the home were subjected to extreme conditions, and may have been compromised. When water freezes, it expands and can burst water pipes, potentially causing serious property damage and wasting large amounts of water. While burst pipes are usually… [ Keep reading ]
