Introduction to Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation is a convenient, water-efficient way to water both food and ornamental gardens. In this class you’ll get an overview of types of drip irrigation, the parts you need, and steps to plan a custom system. This introductory class is designed to prepare you for… [ Keep reading ]
What’s up: Every year school groups and other organizations use charitable car washes to raise money. Why you care: Soap, automotive fluids, and roadway dirt from washing cars go straight into nearby storm drains that lead directly to lakes, streams, and Puget Sound. This harms fish and wildlife. What you… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities has a range of programs to enhance Seattle’s quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods. Litter and graffiti are more than eyesores. Seattle rains can wash litter and illegally dumped material into storm drains, which lowers water quality. If graffiti is tolerated, it sends vandals… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s current water supply conditions at its reservoirs are good. Seattle’s regional source of water supply comes from two rain- and snow-fed watersheds in the Cascade Mountains, the Cedar River Watershed and the Tolt River Watershed. This is the time when mountain streamflows from the rain and spring season snowmelt… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities has a fun and interactive game to teach both kids and adults how to properly use our recycling, yard waste, and garbage containers. The game is free, online, and educational. With this new game, pretty soon your kids will be teaching you! The Where Does It Go?… [ Keep reading ]
To thank residents for their recycling and composting efforts, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Cedar Grove Composting and local Green Scene restaurants are offering special discounts offers at area dining establishments. As part of Compost Days, April 15 – May 30, residents can receive free desserts, pizzas and discounts off their dining… [ Keep reading ]
KING 5 News featured Seattle Public Utilities’ income-qualified, free toilet program on its morning news. KING 5 reports that the toilets are more water efficient than older toilets and can save a family of four more than $100 annually. Click here to watch the news. Click here to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
Peak residential water rates are in effect from May 16 through September 15 each year. Peak rates incorporate a three-tiered rate structure with progressively higher rates as water consumption increases. During warmer month, we depend on water stored in our mountain reservoirs to meet customer demand while leaving enough water… [ Keep reading ]
Restore Our Waters Launches New Online Newsletter “Restore Our Waters” is the City of Seattle’s commitment to take actions and promote partnerships that protect and improve our creeks, lakes, the Duwamish River and Puget Sound. In this issue (PDF) learn about the following, and more: The Puget Sound Starts Here… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s current water supply conditions at its reservoirs are good. However, with a less than normal snowpack this year, Seattle Public Utilities is closely monitoring and tracking our water supply and instream resources as we are now into the spring reservoir refill season. Recent weather in our region has been… [ Keep reading ]
