This October 16, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joins communities across the nation to observe Imagine a Day Without Water, a national campaign sponsored by the US Water Alliance that challenges us to visualize life without our most essential resource — even for just one day. From farmers growing our food… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is excited to introduce five new members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) for 2025: Phil Churilla, Travis Close, Marcus Johnson, Jacob Melaragno, and Mike VanReken. These individuals join a group of community, nonprofit, and industry representatives who play an important role in shaping how… [ Keep reading ]
At Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), we know that delivering essential services goes beyond turning on the tap. It’s about showing up for people with empathy, understanding, and solutions when they need them most. Few people embody that spirit more than Carol Wellman, who has spent the past 8.5 years serving… [ Keep reading ]
On September 24, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joined legislative champions and community partners to celebrate the passage of the Recycling Reform Act, which marked a milestone for recycling in Washington state. SPU sponsored the celebration, which was hosted by the Plastic Free Washington Coalition, at Gas Works Park. The legislation,… [ Keep reading ]
The weather is starting to change, but it has been mostly sunny and dry — and we’re not out of the woods yet. Our water supply remains below normal for this time of year. While upcoming fall storms will help, we need consistent rainfall to fully refill our reservoirs. With… [ Keep reading ]
Meet the Seattle residents who will help provide a vital avenue for community voices and influence in how Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) fulfills its mission. SPU is excited to introduce its new Customer Review Panel (CRP). At SPU, our vision is to be a community-centered, one water, zero waste utility…. [ Keep reading ]
In late June, the City of Seattle received national accolades with an All-America City Award issued by the National Civic League. A jury of national civic leaders recognized the City of Seattle for the community engagement work of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in partnership with Seattle City Light, Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Council banned plastic carryout bags back in 2011. So why are they back— in a thicker form? Seattle residents likely can remember a time between 2012 and 2020 where plastic carryout bags were not offered at grocery stores and other retail establishments. Only paper bags were available. This… [ Keep reading ]
It was a glorious day at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Watershed Headquarters in North Bend, WA, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) – a 50 year plan that was prepared under the Endangered Species Act. Check out more event photos on Flickr…. [ Keep reading ]
On Wednesday, August 20 sewage from a broken sewer pipe entered a part of the drainage system upstream of Mount Baker Park. This part of the drainage system drains onto a rocky land area on the shore of Lake Washington. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) stopped the sewer overflow at approximately… [ Keep reading ]
