Seattle Public Utilities provides a reliable water supply to more than 1.3 million customers in King County, and provides essential sewer, drainage, and solid waste services to City of Seattle customers.
Foam Ban Goes Into Effect January 1 Businesses must stop using expanded polystyrene (EPS, sometimes called “Styrofoam”) food service containers and cups.Learn more >
Help Prevent Flooding You can help prevent flooding and improve water quality in your community and beyond by participating in Fall Clean 2008. Volunteer to help keep storm drains clear of leaves and other debris and get free help from the city. Learn more >
Increases Sought in Solid Waste and Water Rates To keep pace with inflation including rising fuel and labor costs and to retire debt incurred in the replacement of aging infrastructure, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) today asked the City Council to approve an increase in water and solid waste rates.Learn more >