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We manage sewer, drainage, and waste collection services for residents and businesses in Seattle. We also offer water service in some surrounding areas.
Accounts & Payments
Learn how to manage your account, pay your bills, view usage, and understand your rates. Also read about what to do if your bill seems too high.
Collection & Disposal
View our garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste (compost) services, find the nearest transfer station (dump/landfill), and find your collection day.
Sewer & Drainage
We manage and maintain Seattleās sewer and drainage system, and work to reduce sewer overflows, stormwater pollution and flooding.
Water
Our large watersheds supply safe and clean drinking water to the greater Seattle area. Learn about the water system, water quality labs, and metering.
Discounts & Incentives
We have programs to help you save on your utility costs. Sign up for a utility discount and get rebates for environmentally friendly practices.
Electricity
Electricity is provided by Seattle City Light, a separate department with its own website.
Protecting Our Environment
We are dedicated to public health and a clean environment for all. From our watersheds to your streets and parks, we strive to keep Seattle clean and safe.
Sustainability Tips
Residents and businesses can conserve, reduce waste, and practice sustainability. Learn environmentally friendly ways you can save money on utilities.
Community Programs
Our connection to the community is very important. Learn about our commitment to equitable service and civic partnerships.
Seattle Clean City
Keeping Seattle Clean and Healthy
Our Water Sources
We manage large, regional watersheds that provide some of the cleanest water in the nation. You can tour the Cedar River Watershed and hike nearby trails.
Volunteer
There are many opportunities for you to become involved and help us keep Seattle great. Volunteer to remove graffiti or join a cleaning event.
Education
Explore the programs we offer for you to learn about the environment and get involved. We partner with schools to promote green practices.
Neighborhood Projects
Seattle Public Utilities invests in our infrastructure to protect public health and the environment and to continue providing essential services to customers.
Current Projects
Learn about current projects in your neighborhood, across the city, and at our drinking water facilities in the region.
Completed Projects
Explore information about some of Seattle Public Utilities' completed construction projects, including summaries and documentation.
Construction Impacts
We do our best to minimize the impact of our construction on your neighborhood. Find notifications and measures we take to inform and involve you.
Sewer Repair
Seattle has over 1,200 miles of sewer pipe. Learn about our ongoing maintenance of these pipes and how this work can impact your neighborhood.
Water Repair
Seattle Public Utilities maintains 1,600 miles of water pipes. See how we maintain these services for you.
Water Outages
View our current water outage map and read about how you can prepare for planned water outages.
Construction Resources
We provide construction professionals with guidelines, specifications, and permits for Seattle's water and sewer systems, and help manage construction waste.
Payments & Forms
Get cost estimation guides, required forms, documentation, and payment information for your construction or demolition project.
Water
Find everything to research, obtain permits, install, inspect, or restore pavement for construction involving water lines.
Sewer & Drainage
Property owners and developers can find specifications, tap procedures, inspections, and rain garden info for stormwater, groundwater, and wastewater.
Collection & Disposal
Construction projects can learn how to salvage or dispose of solid waste during and after the build, including hauling requirements and dust control.
Land Surveys
Seattle Public Utilities provides land survey services only to other City of Seattle departments but has data for everyone to use.
Standards & Guidelines
Access the City of Seattle Construction Standards (Specs and Plans), SPU Design Standards, CAD Resources, and the Seattle Biological Evaluation.
Maintenance Hole Access
What should I do before entering a maintenance hole?
For emergency access or to report damage to a Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) pipe, call SPU’s 24/7 Operations Response Center at (206) 386-1800.
For non-emergency access to survey, clean or inspect a sewer or drainage line, contractors are required to notify SPU before entering the maintenance hole.
Complete and submit the Request to Enter a Maintenance Hole (pdf) form before conducting any drilling, grouting or concrete construction that may impact SPU pipes.
After you submit the completed form to SPU_DWW_Pipe_Rehab@Seattle.gov , an SPU representative will contact you within 2 business days to provide you the necessary approval and permission to access the maintenance hole.