December 23, 2025
Progress across communities, waterways, and projects in 2025
Steady work strengthened the system, from capital upgrades to river cleanup and daily operations.
December 12, 2025
Stranded but steady: Operator keeps Carnation Treatment Plant running during atmospheric river
When flooding cut off the Carnation Treatment Plant, Wastewater Operator Tyler Stiltner stayed onsite to keep it running.
November 26, 2025
Rainy season is here, meet our backup generators
Our backup generators and offsite operators work together to keep pumps and critical equipment running when storms take out the power.
October 30, 2025
Protecting Puget Sound through source control
The King County Industrial Waste Program is offering treatment plant tours and conducting a comprehensive survey to help manage industrial pollutants, including PFAS and 6PPD-Q, that could enter our regional wastewater system and impact Puget Sound.
October 24, 2025
Building independence through inclusion
At Brightwater Treatment Plant, young adults in the ATI program tackle real-world challenges while building confidence and job skills along the way. Their hands-on work not only transforms the landscape but also sparks personal growth, independence, and lasting pride.
September 12, 2025
New sewer cleaning truck extends the life of King County pipes
King County's new custom-built sewer cleaning truck uses high-pressure jets and filtered wastewater to clear debris from our 380-miles of pipe system.
June 11, 2025
Building the local economy through clean water projects
Clean water projects are creating more than infrastructure. They're creating opportunity. See how King County is supporting local jobs, small businesses, and a more equitable future.
King County nonprofits are breaking barriers to create a more inclusive wastewater workforce. Through collaborative community partnerships, a group of local nonprofits will be helping connect historically underrepresented groups with meaningful career opportunities in clean water management. The result? A…
February 6, 2025
The Super Flush: A myth that won’t go down the drain
Every year, as millions gather for the Super Bowl, an old urban legend resurfaces.