Seattle Public Utilities

04/03/2025

Crown Hill Boil Water Advisory Extended Through Saturday

Our crews have repaired the broken water main affecting ~3,000 customers in Crown Hill. Water service is being gradually restored and should be complete by late Thursday evening.

If your water is back on, please boil it for 1 minute before drinking, brushing teeth, or cooking, or use bottled water.
The precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect through Saturday while water quality tests are completed.

You may notice discolored water or sediment starting around 4 p.m. today as we begin flushing the system.
Water testing will continue over the next 48 hours to ensure it’s safe.

An update will be provided when the precautionary boil water advisory is no longer in place.

Thank you for your continued patience. Stay updated at: atyourservice.seattle.gov

04/03/2025

Boil Water Advisory in Crown Hill Neighborhood

We are responding to a water main break affecting around 3,000 households and businesses.
As a precaution, customers in the affected area are advised to:
✅ Boil tap water for 1 minute before use (drinking, brushing teeth, food prep, or making ice)
✅ Or use bottled water
✅ OK to bathe, but don’t swallow water
Affected Area:
• South: NW 83rd St
• North: NW Woodbine Way
• East: 9th Ave NW
• West: Valmay Ave NW – 23rd Ave NW
Dishwashers with a sanitizing cycle are safe. For hand washing, rinse with a bleach solution (1 tsp bleach per gallon of water).
Tests are underway to confirm the water is safe. This advisory is expected to remain in effect for up to 48 hours.

For more information and updates: https://atyourservice.seattle.gov
or call SPU Customer Service: 206-684-3000

04/02/2025

Help reduce water pollution by stenciling storm drains in your community!

Stenciling is a 1–3-hour, outdoor activity, where you use non-toxic spray paint to stencil messages about preventing pollution near storm drains.

🔗Learn more at Seattle.Gov/Utilities/StormDrains

04/01/2025

Join us throughout April and May as we Spring Together to help make Seattle cleaner and greener. 💧🌷♻️

Learn how you can get involved and learn more about our environmental care programs and events: 🔗atyourservice.seattle.gov

03/31/2025

🌊 The Water Research Foundation, along with over 50 utilities (including us!), is gathering insights on household water use across the U.S. and Canada. Your feedback can help shape the future of water efficiency! 💡

Complete the survey by April 30 to contribute to better water conservation planning—and for a chance to win an iPad.

Ready to share your input?

🔗 bit.ly/reuwssurvey

03/31/2025

FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) from food prep and dishwashing builds up in pipes and leads to sewage backups—in your home, your neighborhood, and even public spaces.

🎥 Watch this quick video for simple tips to protect your pipes and our environment!
Learn more about how to properly dispose of oil and grease at: https://ow.ly/hgXO50VrKTL

03/21/2025

Seattle, Let’s Clean Up!

Hey Seattle! Meet Jenny, the powerhouse behind Adopt a Street—aka the coolest crew of volunteers in the city! 💪

🚮 In 2024, our volunteers:
✅ Picked up over 250,000 pounds of litter (yeah, you read that right!)
✅ Clocked nearly 29,000 hours making our streets shine
✅ Had a blast doing it—because keeping Seattle clean is more fun together!

Wanna be part of the movement? Whether you’re tackling your own block or exploring new neighborhoods with an amazing crew, we’ve got a spot for YOU!

👉 Grab a litter grabber and let’s do this! Sign up today at seattle.gov/utilities/aas 💛♻️

03/15/2025

Our neighbors over at Seattle Public Utilities recently released their Seattle Clean City 2024 Community Impact Report, highlighting the incredible work being done to keep our streets, parks, and public spaces clean and healthy for all. Their efforts removed 4.1 million pounds of waste, collected 804,000 sharps, and engaged over 1,600 volunteers in neighborhood cleanups last year!

Want to see how this work is making a difference in your neighborhood? Check out the link to the full report in comments to learn how to get involved!

03/13/2025

On March 7th, the Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284) passed out of the Washington State Senate! We have been advocating for this bill for over five years, as it holds companies responsible for recycling the packaging and paper products they sell.

This legislation is expected to reduce costs for residents’ utility bills while improving recycling access and outcomes. The bill now moves forward to the House for consideration. ♻️🌎

🌟As of today, The Seattle Times Editorial Board endorsed the policy: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/pass-bill-to-cut-plastic-pollution-and-reduce-waste-in-wa/

🔗Learn more about this important step toward modernizing our recycling system: https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/lovelett/2025/03/07/senate-approves-plan-to-modernize-states-recycling-system/

03/10/2025

Access to electronic repairs is the focus of the Right to Repair bill, which passed in the House with a 94-1 vote. The bill would require manufacturers to provide necessary tools, parts, and information to consumers and independent repair shops.🪛

On March 3, Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell and our General Manager Andrew Lee joined WashPIRG and PCs for People to discuss how this legislation helps extend the lifespan of digital devices while reducing electronic waste. ♻️💻📱

👉Learn more: https://pirg.org/washington/updates/the-right-to-repair-passes-the-house-with-bipartisan-support/

03/05/2025

Our Clean City crews and volunteers work together daily to keep our streets and neighborhoods clean, safe, and healthy. 💙

📢 In 2024, we:
✅ Removed 4.1 million pounds of waste 🗑️
✅ Safely collected 804,000 sharps 🚮
✅ Cleaned 1 million+ square feet of graffiti 🎨
✅ Engaged 1,600+ volunteers in community cleanups 🤝

Our All Hands Neighborhood Cleanup Series brought communities together to take action—because a cleaner Seattle is a stronger Seattle!

🌟 Want to get involved? You can:
🔹 Join a cleanup 🧹
🔹 Report issues with the “Find It, Fix It” app 📲
🔹 Read our Seattle Clean City Impact Report by visiting the link below⬇️

Seattle’s Clean City team is making a real difference every day. Want to get involved? Read the full report and see how you can help: seattle.gov/utilities/seattlecleancity

Let’s keep Seattle clean and thriving—together! 💪

02/13/2025

📢 Service Update for Wednesday Customers

We’re aware that recycling may have been missed for some customers this week. If your recycling wasn’t collected, please report it as a missed pickup by calling our customer service line. Online reporting is currently experiencing issues, and we appreciate your patience!

🔹 Reminder for all customers: If any of your collections were missed, please report them so we can assist you.

02/13/2025

🚰We had the privilege of hosting Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) and her team at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center last week.

Together, we discussed the future of our drinking water supply, emergency preparedness, and the community programs that help keep our water system healthy. Congresswoman Schrier’s leadership, including her work on the Safe Drinking Water Act, is making a real difference in shaping water policies for the future.

02/11/2025

A quick reminder for this week: Wednesday customers missed last week can set out twice the amount of garbage, recycling, and compost this week at no extra charge.

Other customers missed last week should report a missed collection as usual. If your collection was missed and there were no service delays, please use the portal to report it or call our customer service line.

For updates as conditions change, visit atyourservice.seattle.gov.

Seattle Public Utilities

02/08/2025

🚛Due to this week’s snow, solid waste pickup schedules have shifted. Thursday customers were picked up Friday, and Friday customers will be picked up on Saturday.

Wednesday customers can put their carts away until next Wednesday. If you missed this week, you can set out twice the normal amount of garbage, recycling, and yard waste at no extra charge on your next scheduled pickup, even if it’s not your usual recycling day.

Please have your carts out by 7 am on your new pickup day.

✅ Transfer stations are open again their usual seven days a week.

02/06/2025

❗️Due to continuing winter weather conditions, there will be no residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickup in Seattle today, Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Both the North and South transfer stations are open at 10am today.

Wednesday customers should pull carts in and can put out 2x the amount next week.

➡️ Visit atyourservice.seattle.gov for the most recent updates about these delays.

Seattle Public Utilities

02/05/2025

Due to winter weather, there will be no garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickup in Seattle today, Wednesday, February 5. ❄️

Weather and road conditions permitting, pickup will resume Thursday on a revised schedule, with today’s collections happening then. All other residential services will be delayed by one day this week. 🚛

If your materials aren’t picked up by the end of the following day, please leave them out for your next scheduled pickup. Residents missed this week can set out double their usual amount of garbage, recycling, and yard waste on their next service day at no extra charge.

🚫Both the North and South transfer stations will remain closed today.

For updates, visit
atyourservice.seattle.gov 🔗

Seattle Public Utilities