Crossposted from Clean Water Stories

As we look back on a year of progress, the past couple of weeks have been a sharp reminder of why our mission matters. Severe flooding across King County and other parts of the state has pushed rivers over their banks, damaged properties, cut off roads, and disrupted daily life in many communities. As conditions remain challenging, our operators, engineers, and support staff are responding in real time, keeping facilities running and protecting public health and the environment. 

We prepare all year for major storm events, and our work across the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) strengthens our wastewater system now and for the future. This year we have made headway on many fronts, from capital upgrades to partnering on the cleanup of historic pollution, to ensuring we achieve a multitude of benefits from these efforts that reach communities equitably. Read more.