Clean Water --
A Sound Investment

WTD Services and Programs

Operations

West Point Treatment Plant, Seattle

South Treatment Plant, Renton

Vashon Treatment Plant

Wastewater treatment process

Waterworks Gardens, South Treatment Plant

Odor Control

Maps: King County wastewater treatment service area and facilities

Capital Improvements

Regional Wastewater Services Plan

Combined Sewer Overflow Control

Conveyance System Improvements

Property Acquisition and Relocation

Planning and Compliance

Industrial Waste

Biosolids Recycling

Reclaimed Water

Regional Infiltration and Inflow Control

Duwamish Waterway

Media Relations

Water Conservation

Wastewater (NPDES) Permits

SEPA Administrative Appeal Process

King County Editorial Style Manual

Finance and Administration

Local Sewer Agencies

Capacity Charge

Sewer Rates for Wastewater Treatment

Site Map
King County Wastewater Treatment Division

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Community Relations

Things you can do to protect your environment

Public Involvement | Current Wastewater Projects | History | Today

Besides learning about and commenting on wastewater projects, services and programs in your community, you can take other actions to protect public health and the environment. Below are links to information about things you can do to protect your home and family, the wastewater treatment process, and water quality.

King County Resources:

• Sewer spill response
• Get rid of stuff you don't want or need -- recommended methods
• Eliminating fats, oils and grease from our sewers
• Use biosolids compost as a mulch and soil conditioner on home gardens and lawns
• Attend community events in the Duwamish area
• Save on your water bills and conserve water by using a rain barrel
• Conserve water at home: Inside | Outside
• Disconnect and reroute roof and yard drains that run into the sewer system
• Understand your sewer rate and your wastewater capacity charge, if you have one
• Reduce your use of materials with potential endocrine disrupting chemicals
• Schedule a group tour of our wastewater treatment plants
• Invite a speaker to come and talk about water quality and wastewater treatment
• Enjoy a combination of art, nature and stormwater treatment at Waterworks Gardens
• Learn how to reduce household sewer odors
• Learn how to report sewer odors
• Let's talk trash -- protecting water quality starts with each of us.
• Stay informed about current wastewater treatment activities
• Arrange free student transportation for water quality field trips
• Check these environmental resources for students and teachers
• Use a car wash kit to keep pollution out of our streams and Puget Sound
• Apply for a Water Works grant to protect water quality
• Report drainage and water quality problems.
• Compost your kitchen scraps -- instead of putting them down drains or in the garbage.
• Use less-hazardous household products
• Dispose of household hazardous waste properly
• Make sure your septic system works well
• Be prepared to respond to emergencies in King County.

External Resources:

• Earn a degree in wastewater technology -- Green River Community College, Auburn
• Tips to Prevent Sewer Backups | Tips to Prevent Health Problems from a Sewer Backup -- Seattle Public Utilities
• Test the Waters: Careers in Water Quality (PDF, 193KB) -- Water Environment Federation
• Fat-Free Sewers: How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Greases from Damaging Your Home and the Environment -- Water Environment Federation
• Stop Sewer Backups: How to Safeguard Your Home and the Environment by Disconnecting Downspouts -- Water Environment Federation

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Public Involvement | Current Wastewater Projects | History | Today

For questions about the Wastewater Treatment Division Web site, please send an e-mail message or contact us at:

Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Wastewater Treatment Division
201 S. Jackson St., Suite 505
Seattle, WA 98104-3855
Phone: 206-684-1280
Fax: 206-684-1741
Telecommunication device for the deaf (TTY): 711

Updated: Oct. 6, 2008

Related Information:
DNRP Green Globe Award
The Business We Do--24/7
Division brochure (PDF file, 565KB)