On September 21 Seattle Public Utilities began asking its 1.5 million customers to voluntarily reduce their water use to help stretch the region’s water supply. At that time, the Seattle region was using about 149 million gallons of water per day (mgd). Fast forward to today, our average consumption is… [ Keep reading ]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for the City’s South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project is up for renewal, and Seattle City Light is partnering with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) in this multi-year relicensing project. The hydroelectric facility was built in 1995 to generate power from the South Fork Tolt… [ Keep reading ]
In this week’s update on Seattle’s regional water supply, we hear from five customers who share some of the measures they are taking at home to save water. Watch the video for 60 seconds of water-saving inspiration. Customers in Seattle’s Chinese community share ways they are saving water. We certainly… [ Keep reading ]
Each Gallon Saved Keeps More Water in Our Rivers and Lakes for Fish and Wildlife Did you know that conserving water for people also conserves water for fish? Each fall, adult salmon and steelhead return from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn and lay eggs that will become the… [ Keep reading ]
Yes, Seattle, we are asking you to continue using less water. The mountain reservoirs that collect and store our drinking water are still low and have continued a downward trend—even with all this rain. The good news is that our regional water use also continues to have a downward trend… [ Keep reading ]
Stories from local media help explain how these aspects impact our region’s water supply Understanding Seattle’s regional water supply conditions and why Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has been asking its 1.5 million customers to use less water for the last several weeks might be puzzling for some. Afterall, Seattle is known… [ Keep reading ]
Despite the recent rain and the rain we’re getting this week, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is asking 1.5 million people who get water from the Seattle Regional Water System to voluntarily reduce your use. Our reservoir levels are still below average for this time of year. The recent and forecasted… [ Keep reading ]
The region’s water consumption has dropped from an average of 149 mgd on Sept 18 to 117 mgd as of Oct 2. That’s good news! Let’s keep it up and reach our goal of 100 mgd or less. In the 10 days since Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) began asking its… [ Keep reading ]
The top ways to save water right now are to stop watering your lawn, take shorter or fewer showers, and fix leaks right away, especially running toilets. While Seattle may be known for its rainy weather, the last few months have been anything but wet in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, the region has experienced an unprecedented stretch of dry weather. Find more ways to reduce your water use at SavingWater.org or download our water-saving tips flyer.
Clare McFrazier, a Strategy and Planning Advisor with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), recently spent time with her colleague, Phong Tang, to learn about his work in Seattle neighborhoods. McFrazier and Tang are part of SPU’s Customer Care Division. On Wednesday, May 3, I had the opportunity to job shadow with… [ Keep reading ]
