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Capacity Charge--Information about the charge for building sewer treatment capacity.
Productivity Initiative Pilot Program--The Productivity Initiative is a 10-year program initiated by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division to ensure that ratepayers are receiving the best return for their investment in wastewater treatment services.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals in the environment--New information is emerging about the natural and synthetic chemicals people dispose of every day in their sinks and toilets. While scientists nationally and internationally study the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals, King County is taking several preventive steps to protect public health and the environment.
Local Sewer Agencies--King County has agreements with 34 local agencies to provide wholesale wastewater treatment services.
Driving Directions to King County Wastewater offices and facilities, including King Street Center, South Plant in Renton, and West Point plant in Seattle.
Odor Control in wastewater facilities--Learn about odor control in the regional wastewater system, odor control devices, tips for reducing household sewer odors, and how to report sewer odor complaints.
Water Conservation Program--By reducing water use in our region, we can limit the costs of treating wastewater and building facilities to treat excess water.
Technical Document and Research Center supports the mission of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks through the provision of research and current awareness services.
The Business We Do, 24/7--A report highlighting the performance of King County's Wastewater Treatment Division.
SEPA administrative appeal process--Basic information and a summary of the steps in the appeal process on determinations of non-significance and final environmnental impact statements.
Property Acquisition and Relocation--The Wastewater Treatment Division strives to be a good neighbor in planning, building and operating its facilities. It has developed a property acquisition and relocation process that is fair and equitable.
Wastemobile--Partially funded through a surcharge on wastewater discharges, the Wastemobile travels to many King County communities to provide household hazardous waste disposal services.
Being a Good Neighbor During Construction--What can neighbors expect when a project is under construction? Learn what King County is doing to minimize impacts during construction and how facilities are constructed.
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Speakers Bureau & Tours--King County offers free speakers for your organization or group and free tours of our treatment plants.
Wheels to Water--provides King County students free transportation for water quality-related field trips.
Sewer Spill Response--recommended steps to take in the event of a sewer spill in your home
How to Get Rid of Stuff You Don't Want or Need--Recommended methods for disposing of residential or household waste.
Eliminating Fats, Oils and Grease from our Sewers--Just as grease clogs your arteries, it clogs the local sewer district's and County's arteries—the sewer system.
Things You Can Do to Protect Your Environment--links to information about things you can do to protect your home and family, the wastewater treatment process, and water quality.
Let's Talk Trash--protecting water quality starts with each of us.
History of King County's Regional Wastewater Treatment Utility--documents the early days of sewage treatment and disposal, the birth of Metro, and the merging with King County.
Also see the Department's School Resources and Kids Resources Web pages. >>back to top Public Involvement
Community Relations--Public involvement essential to water pollution control.
Newsroom--A portal to information for the news media about King County's Wastewater Treatment Division. >>back to top |
Information, Education, Public Involvement
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