CSO control resources and links

Programs, plans and studies

• Conveyance System Improvements Program
• CSO Water Quality Assessment
• Duwamish Waterway Programs 
• Lower Duwamish Waterway Group
• Industrial Waste Program 
• Local Hazardous Waste Program
• Marine Monitoring
• Regional Inflow & Infiltration Control Program
• Regional Wastewater Services Plan 
• Seattle-King County Public Health CSO Public Notification Program
• Sediment Management Program
• Trouble Call Program
• Wastewater Water Conservation Program 

Reducing stormwater into the wastewater system

• Use a rain barrel to reduce stormwater into the wastewater system, save money on your water bills, and conserve water
• Disconnect and reroute roof and yard drains that run into the sewer system 
• Stop Sewer Backups: How to Safeguard Your Home and the Environment by Disconnecting Downspouts
  (Water Environment Federation information)

Keep trash and other items out of the wastewater and stormwater system

• If it's not biodegradable, put it in the trash can, not the toilet, or recycle it. 
• Get rid of stuff you don't want or need -- recommended methods 
• Reduce your use of materials with potential endocrine disrupting chemicals 
• Fat-Free Sewers: How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Greases from Damaging Your Home and the Environment
  (Water Environment Federation information)
• Alternatives to Household Hazardous Products (external link)
• Dispose of household hazardous waste properly (external link)
• Resources about practicing natural yard care 

Touring treatment plants and/or CSO control projects

• Treatment Plant Tours, CSO Control Project Tours 

Miscellaneous resources

• Conserve water at home 
• Learn how to reduce household sewer odors 
• Learn how to report sewer odors 
• Stay informed about current wastewater treatment activities 
• Report drainage and water quality problems (for areas in unincorporated King County )  
• Prevent health problems from a sewer backup (external link, Seattle Public Utilities)
• Resources for Teachers and Students
  • The Salmon Challenge Game (see how your decisions help or harm our environment and the salmon)
  • List of environmental resources for students and teachers
  • Natural Resources Kids Page
  • San Diego Wastewater Website for Kids (external link)