📰 SPU in the News! Our soil expert, Kate Kurtz, sheds light on household composting machines in a recent New York Times article. These devices might claim to produce compost, but they often just dehydrate food waste. The result? A product that looks like dirt but can rot when exposed to moisture. Learn more about the truth of composting in this New York Times article: https://lnkd.in/gqJSG9f5
About us
We foster healthy people, the environment, and the economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations.
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https://www.seattle.gov/utilities
External link for Seattle Public Utilities
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Wa
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
700 5th Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98124-4018, US
Employees at Seattle Public Utilities
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Ann Grodnik-Nagle
Strategic Advisor, Climate Adaptation and Built Environment at Seattle Public Utilities
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Frana Milan
Driving funding and partnerships to achieve one water, zero waste for Seattle's future
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Farayi Chiro
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Susan Fife-Ferris
Director Solid Waste Planning & Program Management Division at Seattle Public Utilities
Updates
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Catch Elizabeth Garcia, our Water Resources Planning Supervisor, on The Sound of the Puget Sound! She discusses the quality of Seattle’s water and shares valuable tips on how we can all do our part to conserve this precious resource. 🎙️ Listen to the full interview at https://ow.ly/bSki50SZMHJ
Friday August 2. Elizabeth Garcia, Water Resources Planning Unit Supervisor for Seattle Public Utilities . - The Sound of the Puget Sound
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🚨 Mercer Island Update 🚨 After months of water restrictions, residents can now resume normal water use! Thanks to the repair of the main water line, which involved installing a 1,300-foot flexible liner, the system is back to full operation. Kudos to our hardworking teams who ensured the safety and reliability of your water supply. Read full story at https://ow.ly/8ajW50SZMlT
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WaterSense labeled sprinkler timers and sprinklers can help you water efficiently! Check out our website at https://lnkd.in/gmBHqfWV to learn more.
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Let Your Lawn Rest 🌱 Check out the latest blog from our partners at the Hazardous Waste Management Program (Haz Mat)! They share the surprising benefits of letting your lawn go dormant this summer: https://ow.ly/qXh550SUXLL Prefer to keep it green? 🌿 Check out Mark's Weekly Watering Advice for tips on when and how much to water: https://ow.ly/pTJ150SUXLM
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We were so excited to recently participate at the Filipino festival, Pista Sa Nayon! Hundreds of attendees stopped by SPU's booth to learn about food waste prevention and proper food storage as staff distributed in-language handouts and swag, with kids getting in on the fun with stickers and coloring activities during a festive community event. Want to learn how you can also reduce food waste at home? Check out these great resources: https://ow.ly/Cffk50SUX6h
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This week on Mark’s Weekly Watering Advice, did you know there are low-water use lawns? Check out https://lnkd.in/gmBHqfWV to learn more.
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Our colleagues are always in motion serving our community. 👷♀️ On July 24, Wastewater Pump Station Maintenance Workers removed a fats, oils, and grease (FOG) buildup at Pump Station 17. Colleagues used knowledge, experience, strength, and teamwork to ensure the city’s wastewater could flow. They are crucial when more FOG enters the system from restaurants, large gatherings, and other festivities. If you'd like, share this information with friends about the proper disposal of cooking oil and grease: https://ow.ly/nhHj50SThbs
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On July 25, the City of Seattle hosted a Citywide Networking Event at City Hall in celebration of #NationalInternDay! 🎉 Interns from across City departments, including SPU, came together to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the value of public service. The event featured inspiring words from Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth and SPU’s Senior Executive Assistant Jessica Ryan. It was a day filled with relationship-building, story-sharing, and a renewed commitment to making a positive impact in our community! #SeattlePublicUtilities #CityofSeattle #Interns #PublicService #Community #Impact #FutureLeaders
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Check out https://lnkd.in/gmBHqfWV to learn more about when and how long to water. 💦 #SeattlePublicUtilities #SavingWater #Water #Conservation #Summer #WateringSchedule