Water, education, and community

The Wastewater Treatment Division provides educational experiences about water for all ages, spaces for community events, and places to enjoy nature.

LEARN ABOUT WATER

learn about water on a south plant tour

Join us for school programs, tours, community events, and more.

Learn about water.

RENT BRIGHTWATER CENTER

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Rent Brightwater Center for your next meeting, event, or wedding!

Learn more about Brightwater rentals.

JOIN UPCOMING EVENTS

Family program learning

Join us for a variety of events for all ages.

Learn about upcoming events.

VISIT OUR SITES

Exterior of Brightwater Education Center

Come to our treatment plant sites to see unique artwork, enjoy nature, and learn about water.

Learn more about our sites.

GET INVOLVED

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Help water and your community by getting involved.

Learn more about getting involved.

ABOUT US

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Meet our education team and learn about our mission and vision.

Learn more about us.

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About the Wastewater Treatment Division

Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, this vital infrastructure supports economic development that enables our region to thrive.

Sewer system services

Services to support the regional wastewater conveyance and treatment system.

Capital projects

Find information on King County’s current and planned wastewater capital projects, including project descriptions, locations, and status, and sign up for project updates.

Resource Recovery

Learn how Resource Recovery provides leadership around sustainability and the reuse of valuable products to support the mission of the Wastewater Treatment Division to protect public health and the environment.

Wastewater programs

Learn about our programs to improve water quality, plan and prepare our wastewater system for regional growth, and protect public health and the environment.

Our treatment facilities

Learn about King County's wastewater and wet weather treatment facilities that protect water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region.

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