The top ways to save water right now are to stop watering your lawn, take shorter or fewer showers, and fix leaks right away, especially running … [Read more...] about 1.5 Million People Asked to Use Less Water to Stretch Region’s Water Supply
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Meet SPU’s New Solid Waste Advisory Committee Members
Seattle Public Utilities is excited to announce the appointment of four new community volunteers to our Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). SWAC is … [Read more...] about Meet SPU’s New Solid Waste Advisory Committee Members
Meet SPU’s Summer and Year-Long Interns for 2023
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) strives to be the best place to work in the city. Part of that involves offering internships so individuals can have … [Read more...] about Meet SPU’s Summer and Year-Long Interns for 2023
Water is a Precious, Shared Resource
As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve had an unusually dry spring and early summer this year. Based on current conditions and modeling, we anticipate … [Read more...] about Water is a Precious, Shared Resource
Getting the Right Part Out at the Right Time
The concrete wall facing Airport Way South fades into the surrounding SODO neighborhood so easily that some people might miss what’s behind it. The … [Read more...] about Getting the Right Part Out at the Right Time
Celebrate Plastic Free July with SPU Solid Waste!
This summer, Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste Division and our partners are taking part in an international campaign called Plastic Free July. You … [Read more...] about Celebrate Plastic Free July with SPU Solid Waste!
Celebrate the Fourth of July safely! SPU Holiday Closure & How to Safely Dispose Summer Items
Welcome to summer! This is a note to our customers about the North Transfer Station closure for July 4th as well as how to properly dispose of summer … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Fourth of July safely! SPU Holiday Closure & How to Safely Dispose Summer Items
Ship Canal Water Quality Project Reached a Major Milestone!
The Ship Canal Water Quality Project has been under construction since late 2018. On June 15 at 10:18 am, the project reached a major milestone – our … [Read more...] about Ship Canal Water Quality Project Reached a Major Milestone!
Phong Tang, a Water Meter Reader, Represents SPU and Builds Community
Clare McFrazier, a Strategy and Planning Advisor with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), recently spent time with her colleague, Phong Tang, to learn … [Read more...] about Phong Tang, a Water Meter Reader, Represents SPU and Builds Community
It’s Construction Season! Here’s how SPU is Building a Better Seattle
As spring rolls into summer, construction season is in full swing! While no one likes dealing with the maze of detours and pervasive construction … [Read more...] about It’s Construction Season! Here’s how SPU is Building a Better Seattle
A ‘Circular Economy’ to Fight Climate Change
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joined about 1,500 leaders this week at Circularity 23, a national convening held this year in Seattle to spotlight and … [Read more...] about A ‘Circular Economy’ to Fight Climate Change
SPU Apprentices Graduate and Become Essential Workers
It was a moment of pride – and one that Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) hopes will last a lifetime. More than 100 people gathered on Friday, May 19 to … [Read more...] about SPU Apprentices Graduate and Become Essential Workers