Batteries power our lives, from our mobile phones that wake us up in the morning to the tools that help us build and create, these small energy packs are everywhere. But what happens when they run out of juice, where do they go? Hint: Batteries are banned from the garbage…. [ Keep reading ]
Emergency water outages happen. They usually occur when a water main suddenly breaks or is discovered to be leaking badly. To repair the City’s broken pipe and prevent flooding, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) water crews must shut off water immediately to customers in the affected area. Thankfully, emergency water outages… [ Keep reading ]
On September 3, the Seattle City Council voted to adopt Seattle Public Utilities’ 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan (SBP) Update and six-year rate path. In addition, the Council adopted the specific Drainage and Wastewater rate increase from the SBP that will go into effect in January 2025. The SBP helps SPU… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) offers internships so individuals can have career pathways to work with and learn from SPU’s 1,400 employees who serve the public every day. SPU careers include testing water, laying pipe, building infrastructure, and working on climate change issues. Each year, SPU is home to seasonal and… [ Keep reading ]
Today, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office announced that Seattle will receive the largest single-city settlement from chemical giant Monsanto for years of polluting the Lower Duwamish River. Monsanto will pay the City a $160 million settlement for the release of the City’s claims against the manufacturer’s role in polluting City… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is awarding $200,000 to tackle commercial food waste and improve food distribution to those in need. Three standout projects have been selected out of twelve solutions-driven organizations and businesses who responded to this inaugural food rescue grant. Each selected project reflects Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU’s) commitment to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is always hard at work providing drinking water, sewer, drainage, and waste services that support healthy communities and protect our environment. June 26 is an especially busy day for discussions with the Seattle City Council about how we deliver these services, including our priorities and rate… [ Keep reading ]
Mushi, a first-grade student, recently wrote to the City of Seattle about an item that he knew needed some love and attention. It was a water utility vault lid in front of his school that had become a slipping hazard for students when it rained. Mushi’s request made its way… [ Keep reading ]
Spring to action! Sign up today to help keep Seattle clean, protect our environment, and build community with your neighbors. Get involved in your neighborhood with Seattle Public Utilities this spring! As the days grow longer and spring awakens, we have the perfect opportunities for you to make a difference… [ Keep reading ]
SPU is celebrating accomplishments in affordability, environmental justice, and waste reduction after the state legislative session concluded on March 7. Our Government Relations staff worked with lawmakers to advance legislative and budget requests in the state’s operating and capital budgets, as well as support specific bills. Read about SPU’s legislative… [ Keep reading ]
