Under Washington State’s Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), you can request for disclosure of public records related to the City of Seattle’s solid waste, sewer, drainage, or water utilities (for the electric utility, see City Light). Public records are any writing prepared, owned, used, or retained by us, regardless of physical form, that reflect the conduct or performance of the utility.
A number of public records are available online.
Use the online Public Records Request Center to make the request. You can create a log-on, enter request details, track the request, communicate with the disclosure officer, pay for copies, and download digital files.
We will need the following information from you:
We will respond to your request within five business days with any of the following:
We disclose records unless the law exempts or prohibits their disclosure.
Our fee schedule shows the material and delivery costs. You will receive an invoice and have the option to pay securely online. There is no charge to inspect public records at our offices.
You will be able to download records from Public Records Request Center when they are ready for disclosure and after paying the cost. Alternatively, you can receive them by U.S. mail or by picking them up. For large volumes of documents, especially on paper, we can set an appointment for you to inspect them at our office.
For help with public records and disclosure, contact:
Public Disclosure Officer
Seattle Public Utilities
P.O. Box 34018
Seattle, WA 98124-4018
(206) 733-9836
spu_pdr@seattle.gov
City of Seattle Public Disclosure
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Municipal Research and Services Center
Payment Mailing Address:
City of Seattle
PO Box 35177
Seattle, WA
98124-4018
Street Address:
700 5th Ave.
P.O. Box 34018
Seattle, WA
98124-4018
(206) 684-3000
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