2024 End of Year Highlights As 2024 draws to an end, we are looking back on what we’ve accomplished at Seattle Public Utilities over the past year. In partnership with our community and guided by our vision—Community Centered, One Water, Zero Waste—we’ve tackled challenges, embraced opportunities, and continued our work… [ Keep reading ]
On December 16, 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed by Congress. This landmark federal legislation has been a key driving force safeguarding the quality of tap water in the United States for the past 50 years. Every time you turn on your tap and drink fresh, delicious water,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has unveiled its ambitious 2025 Legislative Agenda, focusing on environmental stewardship, community health, and affordability. As a municipal utility serving 1.6 million people in the greater Seattle area, SPU’s priorities aim to align its operations with its vision: Community-Centered, One Water, Zero Waste. The 2025 Legislative… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle, we’ve weathered the big storm, but its impact is still being felt. Power outages continue in some areas of the city and crews are working tirelessly to restore service. Meanwhile, fallen leaves and debris are littering yards and walkways, and clogging storm drains, increasing the risk of neighborhood flooding…. [ Keep reading ]
On November 7, Ardagh Glass Packaging, the major glass bottle manufacturer in the Seattle area, informed the Washington state government that it permanently closed its Seattle facility. This decision follows an earlier production pause in July 2024. Ardagh cited ongoing pressure from low-priced imports as a primary reason for their… [ Keep reading ]
The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, and while you’re preparing for festive feasts and gatherings with friends and family, don’t forget about changes to your solid waste collection services. There will be no garbage, recycling and food & yard waste collected on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Service for that… [ Keep reading ]
November through early March, we experience our highest tides. If you live, work, or play near our region’s tidal waters, especially the Duwamish River, it is important to plan for and track these high tides. For the 2024-2025 season, our highest tides are expected: Every year, Seattle Public Utilities is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is excited to welcome the newest members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)! SWAC is a dynamic and essential group dedicated to shaping the future of waste management in our city. SWAC plays a vital role in guiding SPU’s work on solid waste management, offering… [ Keep reading ]
On Monday, October 14, a handful of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Affinity Group members went on a food tour of Chinatown-International District, led by docents Aolani and Anny from the Wing Luke Museum. This special tour gets participants walking, eating, thinking, and reflecting in known and… [ Keep reading ]
Everyone has different ways they adapt for Seattle’s rainy and dark winters. Most people have their favorites─ like a raincoat, good books, and/or coffee. Did we mention coffee? At Seattle Public Utilities, we hope you will add just a few more items to your Rainy Day Ready checklist. Flooding is… [ Keep reading ]
