WTD newsroom
Below are news releases about programs, projects, activities and operations of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division for the current and past years.
Note: news release links on this page will direct you to the news releases in the DNRP newsroom. View prior years' news releases.
King County WTD news media contacts
Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) and Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WTD operations staff remain on the job 24/7 to ensure the region’s wastewater treatment service continues. Following the guidance of Seattle-King County Public Health, our offices are closed to the public and all facility tours are suspended until further notice. Please check back periodically for updates.
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King County WTD news media contacts
The contact information below is for use by reporters and editors – to schedule interviews and get information about the King County Wastewater Treatment Division for print and broadcast. We can get you in touch with WTD Director and other division managers. Our goal is to respond promptly to requests for information and interviews – to help meet news media deadlines.
Marie Fiore, WTD media relations
206-263-0284 (office) | 206-247-9260 (mobile)
If Marie Fiore is unavailable or if you have questions about other activities of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP), please use the contacts listed at the bottom of the: DNRP newsroom.
Below are prior years' news releases about programs, projects, activities and operations of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division.
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- Dec. 6, 2016 -- Natural Resources and Parks is the first King County department to be carbon neutral, achieving Executive's goal a year early
- Nov. 30, 2016 -- King County investigating damaged sewer pipe in Magnolia
- Sept. 14, 2016 -- King County’s bond sale saves ratepayers millions
- August 3, 2016 -- King County to conduct in-water geotechnical work in Lake Washington’s East Channel
- July 11, 2016 -- Watch tunnel boring machine removal July 12 as part of King County wastewater project
- June 23, 2016 – Summer utility field work to support sewer system planning in Redmond
- June 13, 2016 – Public art master plan to be unveiled at June 16 event in Georgetown
- May 13, 2016 – Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2015
- May 13, 2016 – Register now for youth summer day camps at Brightwater Center
- May 3, 2016 – King County's stellar credit rating will result in lowest sewer rate increase in 15 years and reduce debt by $582 million
- May 2, 2016 – Sewer utility survey work to occur along the Sammamish River Trail, May 2-9
- April 20, 2016 – WaterWorks Grant informational workshops set for April 26 & May 4
- April 6, 2016 – Welcome spring with Brightwater Center education events
- March 24, 2016 – Learn about rain garden and cistern rebates at a RainWise Contractor Fair, April 3
- March 24, 2016 – Applications sought for King County Waterworks Program Grants
- March 21, 2016 – Brightwater to host Watershed Festival for local students, March 21-22
- March 17, 2016 – Crews respond to overflow at the South Mercer Pump Station
- March 10, 2016 – Strong storm leads to manhole overflow in Bothell
- March 10, 2016 – Power outage, brief overflow at King County’s Richmond Beach Pump Station
- Feb. 29, 2016 – Bellevue and Mercer Island public meetings to shed light on sewer line project proposal
- Feb. 26, 2016 – Wastewater survey coming to 20,000 businesses in March
- Feb. 12, 2016 – Get free compost samples and expert plant-care tips at the NW Flower & Garden Show
- Feb. 4, 2016 – King County to invest $196.8 million in clean-water projects in 2016
- Feb. 2, 2016 – King County bond refinancing saves $65 million for sewer utility ratepayers
- Jan. 31, 2016 – Power outage causes brief pump station overflow in South Seattle
- Jan. 26, 2016 – King County's soon-to-come research vessel has a new name: SoundGuardian
- Jan. 22, 2016 – Crews work to repair sewer line leak in West Seattle
- Jan. 21, 2016 – Heavy rains cause manhole overflow in Bothell
- Jan. 12, 2016 – Runoff vote to name King County's research vessel open through Jan. 19
- Jan. 12, 2016 – Peace Lutheran Church celebrating new RainWise garden and cistern installations on Jan. 23
- Jan. 12, 2016 – Shake off short-day blues and banish winter boredom at Brightwater Center events
Note: news release links on this page will direct you to the news releases in the DNRP newsroom.
- Dec. 9, 2015 – Vote to name King County's new environmental research vessel through Dec. 24
- Dec. 9, 2015 – Storm, power failure causes brief pump station overflow
- Dec. 9, 2015 – Heavy rains lead to Bothell manhole overflow
- Nov. 20, 2015 – Deadline extended in contest to name King County’s new environmental research vessel
- Nov. 15, 2015 – Strong rains lead to manhole overflow in Bothell
- Nov. 13, 2015 – State court upholds King County damages award
- Nov. 6, 2015 – Contest to name King County’s new environmental research vessel
- Oct. 28, 2015 – Solid credit ratings, favorable market conditions lower borrowing costs for sewer utility ratepayers
- Oct. 8, 2015 – Brightwater Center's "Ecotober" celebration begins Oct. 17
- Sept. 30, 2015 – Recycled water use at 60 Acres Park in Redmond brings relief to salmon, Sammamish River
- Sept. 9, 2015 – Get RainWise program information at the Tilth Harvest Fair, Sept. 12
- Sept. 8, 2015 – City of Kirkland, King County double-up against drought with recycled water
- Aug. 27, 2015 – Vasa Park beach reopens; water quality safe for swimming and boating
- Aug. 24, 2015 – Unexpected power failure leads to overflow at King County’s Sunset Pump Station
- Aug. 6, 2015 – King County's South Treatment Plant earns coveted "Outstanding Performance Award"
- Aug. 6, 2015 – King County's Vashon Treatment Plant recognized for perfect permit compliance
- Aug. 6, 2015 – King County’s Carnation Treatment Plant earns prestigious environmental award
- July 9, 2015 – Celebrate the completion of King County's Barton Pump Station Project, July 18
- July 7, 2015 – King County wastewater treatment plants earn national environmental awards
- June 23, 2015 – Shape the future! Come to an open house on the Green/Duwamish Watershed
- June 15, 2015 – County Council approves 2016 sewer rate that maintains 2015 levels
- May 28, 2015 – Brightwater Center kicks off summer events beginning in June
- May 27, 2015 – King County denies waste disposal permit for Shell facility at Terminal 5
- May 18, 2015 – Local industrial facilities earn awards for environmental compliance
- May 15, 2015 – Students connect to local water systems at Brightwater's Watershed Festival, May 18-19
- May 4, 2015 – Learn about rain garden and cistern installation at a free "meet the contractor" fair on May 9
- April 8, 2015 – Learn about rebates for rain gardens and cisterns at a free "meet the contractor" event in West Seattle, April 11
- April 3, 2015 – Executive to provide grants that support local environmental projects in the Lower Duwamish
- March 30, 2015 – To reduce vandalism and increase emergency access at Discovery Park, parking will be strictly enforced
- March 25, 2015 – Registration now open for 2015 Brightwater summer camps
- March 17, 2015 – Celebrate the installation of new RainWise rain gardens in West Seattle, March 21
- March 16, 2015 – Strong rainstorm leads to manhole overflow in Bothell
- March 16, 2016 – Heavy rainstorm leads to overflow at Sweyolocken Pump Station in Bellevue
- March 5, 2015 – Celebrate spring with Brightwater Center's upcoming events
- Feb. 9, 2015 – Get the buzz on gardening with Loop®-based compost at the NW Flower & Garden Show
- Feb. 9, 2015 – Heavy rains lead to manhole overflow in Bothell
- Jan. 23, 2015 – King County clean-water infrastructure creates habitat for endangered fish
- Jan. 23, 2015 – Installing energy-efficient lighting at treatment plant to save King County $33,000 each year
- Jan. 22, 2015 – Fast action stops overflow at King County’s Murray Pump Station
- Jan. 20, 2015 – Cleanup of nonhazardous biosolids spill in Kittitas County completed within 24 hours
- Jan. 20, 2015 – Early risers invited to join "King Tides" festivities in South Park, Jan. 23 & 24
- Jan. 15, 2015 – Record-breaking bond refinance yields biggest savings in King County history