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 ]
Please join Seattle Public Utilities on September 21, National Clean Up Day, for a community cleanup! The four locations are : Register for National Clean Up Day with SPU At each location, SPU will be providing supplies to pick up litter and stencil storm drains. There will also be snacks,… [ 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 ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) employees provide drinking water, sewer, drainage, and waste services every day—essential work to support healthy communities and protect our environment. The Utility also prepares for complex challenges such as climate change, pollution, earthquakes, unpredictable materials costs, and more. Our Strategic Business Plan (SBP) Update outlines the… [ 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 ]
Exciting news for moviegoers and environmental enthusiasts alike! The City of Seattle is partnering with SIFF and r.World in a new initiative to implement reusable cups at SIFF Cinema locations. The Reuse Seattle program aims to replace single-use cups with sustainable alternatives, championing the fight against climate change. Patrons at… [ Keep reading ]
One big way to get involved in Spring Neighborhood Stewardship is to volunteer with Seattle Adopt a Street (AAS)! Have you seen those yellow trash bags around the city? Well, that is thanks to the mighty AAS team, composed of a part-time program manager and one college intern, who… [ Keep reading ]
