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1.5 Million People Asked to Use Less Water to Stretch Region’s Water Supply

September 21, 2023

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.

Filed Under: Drinking Water, News

Meet SPU’s New Solid Waste Advisory Committee Members

September 6, 2023

Seattle Public Utilities is excited to announce the appointment of four new community volunteers to our Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). SWAC is an advisory body whose members provide recommendations and advice to SPU regarding solid waste management projects, programs, and policies. Its 13 members represent diverse interests and contribute… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Garbage, Recycling, & Compost, News

Water is a Precious, Shared Resource

July 20, 2023

As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve had an unusually dry spring and early summer this year. Based on current conditions and modeling, we anticipate Seattle’s regional water system will have sufficient water supply for people and fish this summer—and SPU customers aren’t included in the recent state-wide drought advisory. This is… [ Keep reading ]

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Celebrate the Fourth of July safely! SPU Holiday Closure & How to Safely Dispose  Summer Items 

June 30, 2023

Welcome to summer! This is a note to our customers about the North Transfer Station closure for July 4th as well as how to properly dispose of summer celebration items. Seattle Public Utilities’ North Transfer Station in Wallingford will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 to help ease traffic… [ Keep reading ]

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Ship Canal Water Quality Project Reached a Major Milestone!

June 27, 2023

The Ship Canal Water Quality Project has been under construction since late 2018. On June 15 at 10:18 am, the project reached a major milestone – our 18-foot diameter tunnel boring machine, MudHoney, completed tunneling all 13,946 feet from Ballard to Wallingford! We couldn’t actually see MudHoney exit because the… [ Keep reading ]

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A ‘Circular Economy’ to Fight Climate Change

June 8, 2023

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joined about 1,500 leaders this week at Circularity 23, a national convening held this year in Seattle to spotlight and add greater momentum to waste reduction strategies to address climate change and pollution. The convening – which attracted top City of Seattle and Washington state government… Filed Under: News, Protecting Our Environment

SPU Apprentices Graduate and Become Essential Workers

May 25, 2023

It was a moment of pride – and one that Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) hopes will last a lifetime. More than 100 people gathered on Friday, May 19 to celebrate the diverse group of 12 people in SPU’s first graduating water pipe worker apprenticeship class since 2015. The graduates will… Filed Under: News

Join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) of Seattle Public Utilities 

May 23, 2023

Looking for a way to get involved in your community and have a voice in government? Want to help shape Seattle’s recycling, compost, and disposal services and move towards Zero Waste?Then we want YOU as a member of SWAC! Apply NOW to join SWAC by June 10, 2023. Apply online… Filed Under: News

2023 WA Legislative Session 

May 17, 2023

Progress on Protecting Our Health and Environment With the 2023 legislative session wrapping up, SPU is celebrating budgets and legislation that increase affordability, reduce waste and pollution, and support public health—without ratepayers footing the bills. Our work includes supporting these priorities through Washington State’s operating budget, capital budget, and legislation… Filed Under: News

Stakeholder Meeting for System Development Charges and Utility Infrastructure Funding Options

May 2, 2023

To ensure our processes for System Development Charges (SDCs) are clear and transparent and to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to weigh in on key issues and concerns, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is hosting a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2023. All are welcome to join. Throughout April and… Filed Under: Customer Service & Resources, News