Water Use and the Environment

Learn how water use is connected to environmental health. Explore ways to save water and money.

Using Water Wisely

Saving Water Partnership

Website, 10+ minutes

The Saving Water Partnership serves the Seattle region with water conservation tips, tools, education, and rebate resources to help save water and money.

Saving Water Partnership website.

Tap Water Versus Bottled Water

Why is Tap Water Better Than Bottled Water?

Website, 5 minutes

Tap water is not only safe, but it’s often better than bottled water. Learn about the problems with bottled water and how to check the quality of your tap water at the Food and Water Watch website.

Holding a full water glass and a bottle of water.

The Story of Bottled Water

Video, 8 minutes

Why do Americans love buying bottled water? Is it better, safer, or cheaper than tap water? How much waste is created from making bottled water? Find answers to these questions and much more in this engaging animated video.

Climate Change

What is Climate Change?

Website, 15+ minutes

A comprehensive look at climate change, including articles, games, activities, and diagrams on the NASA Climate Kids website.

Screenshot of Climate Kids website

What are Greenhouse Gases?

Website, 10 minutes

Find out about the good, bad, and the ugly of greenhouse gases on the NASA Climate Kids Greenhouse Gases page.

Graphic of Climate Kids cartoon characters

Four Ways Climate Change Affects Our Water

Video, 2 minutes

Learn how climate change impacts drinking water all over the world, and what we can do to help on the Weather Channel's 4 Ways Climate Change Impacts our Water.

Weather Channel video still of a waterfall with text "without it, life wouldn't exist."

Public Utilities

Andrew Lee, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34018, Seattle, WA, 98124-5177
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SPUCustomerService@seattle.gov

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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is comprised of three major direct-service providing utilities: the Water Utility, the Drainage and Wastewater Utility, and the Solid Waste Utility.