Seattle Water Supply Operating Board

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The Operating Board consists of Seattle and 17 cities and districts that have signed 60-year contracts with the City of Seattle for a full, partial, or block supply of water. Its purpose is to provide advice and direction in certain areas of limited authority over policy, financial and operational matters as they affect the Seattle Regional Water Supply System.

Contact: Kelly O'Rourke, Wholesale Water Contracts Manager, kelly.orourke@seattle.gov (206) 684-7975

Key Resources

Meetings – Agendas & Minutes

Operating Board meetings are held monthly to conduct business as it relates to policy and operational matters of the Seattle Regional Water Supply System. The meetings are typically the first Thursday of every month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with adjustments for holidays and key conferences. (All files PDF unless otherwise noted.)

2026

  • January 2026: No meeting planned
  • February 5, 2026:
  • March 5, 2026:
  • April 2, 2026:
  • April 30, 2026:
  • June 4, 2026:
  • July 9, 2026:
  • August 6, 2026:
  • September 10, 2026:
  • October 8, 2026:
  • November 5, 2026:
  • December 3, 2026:

2025

Agendas and minutes for older meetings can be obtained by reaching out to the contact above.

Technical Forums

The Operating Board has two standing technical forums.

  • Water Quality & Operations Forum: This group meets to discuss issues related to water quality and SPU water supply operations. Contact: Lynn Kirby at lynn.kirby@seattle.gov.
  • Saving Water Partnership Forum: This group meets to discuss the regional water conservation program. Contact: Anna Dyer at anna.dyer@seattle.gov.

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.