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Sewer shanties in three part harmony.
Thanks for duet
@neorsd
. We needed a reason to start doing tiktoks 💁🏻♀️.
#seashanty
#WipesClogPipes
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Due to an unusually dry summer, Seattle Public Utilities is asking customers to save water until there is enough fall rain to refill the mountain reservoirs to the necessary levels.
For more information and water saving tips,
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And we have a winner! 35,000+ votes tallied and the official name of SPU's new Tunnel Boring Machine is (🥁🥁🥁🥁 plz ) MudHoney! Thx to legendary Seattle band
@mudhoney
and our partners
@KingCountyWTD
and
@kcexec
for joining us at the unveiling!
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👏 Thank you Seattle Region! 👏
Our mountain reservoirs are replenished, and we are no longer facing a potential water shortage thanks to the recent rains in our watersheds and water-saving efforts of our 1.5 million customers. Customers can return to their normal water use.
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Due to icy conditions on residential streets, no garbage, recycling, food/yard waste pickup Mon Feb. 11. We'll try to move Mon. p/u to Tues. If conditions prevent crews from safe p/u on Tues, we'll prioritize Mon. customers and get to them ASAP. More info:
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Thank you,
@Mariners
, for stopping by and bringing the fun. Our water crew sure knows how to celebrate ending the "drought!"
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In 2014 we restored part of Seattle’s Thornton Creek to reduce local flooding, restore water quality, and improve fish and wildlife habitat. Now, for the first time in eight years, we’ve spotted a pair of
#Chinook
salmon spawning in the creek! Learn more:
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Thank you
#KingCountySolidWasteDivision
for this important reminder just in time for
#wheredoesitgowednesday
.
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Due to snow and icy roads, there will be no residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste collection today. Weather permitting, all scheduled collections will be delayed one day this week. More info: Stay safe out there!
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👏🏽Big shout out to our
#frontline
staff, the haulers, as they're working hard this week across
#Seattle
to safely catch-up after last week's delays. Thank you, we appreciate you❤️!
(📸 from a customer in
#WestSeattle
)
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Meet Maddux the Recycling Dog! Maddux lives in North Seattle and has quite the recycling habit - finding recyclables on his walks and bringing them home to put in the correct bin. Thanks for helping out, Maddux!
#SpringClean2019
#RecycleRight
#RecyclingDog
#EarthMonth2019
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Residential garbage, recycling, and food waste collection is cancelled due to icy road conditions today, 12/23/22. Due to multiple days of unsafe, inclement weather, Tues, Wed, Thursday & Fri customers can set out double next week at no extra charge.
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Signs of a frozen pipe 🥶: Your faucet only trickles when turned on. Know what to do in case this happens to you!
Click here for more 👇
.
#SeattleWinter
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We are once again asking you to
✅Set out your garbage🗑️, recycling♻️, & compost🥦 correctly
✅Conserve water💧 when possible
✅Protect your pipes and don't flush🚽 wipes
We couldn't help ourselves 🤷♀️.
#BernieSanders
#Inauguration2021
#Recycle
#Conservation
#WipesClogPipes
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🥶Residential garbage, recycling, and food waste collection are impacted by icy road conditions again today 12/21. Tues customers can set out double next week, no extra charge. Wed customers will be collected tomorrow, weather permitting. For more info
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As of 10am today, SPU's Graffiti Rangers team have painted over the antisemitic graffiti on 16th Ave. SPU stands in support of our Jewish community members and the
@JFSSeattle
. We're proud to help make
#Seattle
a beautiful and inclusive home for us all.
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Residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection is impacted by unsafe road conditions again today, 12/22. Tues & Wed customers can set out double next week, no extra charge. Thurs customers will be collected tomorrow, weather permitting.
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Every
#Seattle
resident looking at their snow covered garbage, recycling, and compost carts😢. We know this week has been tough but we appreciate your understanding as we work to keep staff and others safe during icy weather❄️.
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REMINDER: Tuesday - Friday residential customers can set out double garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste at no additional charge. We will attempt to pickup recycling in the off week.
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#Seattle
heatwave tips:
❄️Utilize cooling centers
❤️Check on friends & neighbors
🌞Shut blinds & curtains to cool your home
🐶Provide a shady area for pets
💧Stay hydrated with SPUs’ 27 drinking water fountains. Find them here:
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Regular pickup schedules resume today. Any customers whose collection was missed last week may put out 2x the amount of garbage, recycling, or compost. Please put out recycling even if it is not your scheduled recycling week. We will make every attempt to collect it.
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Branston loves waiting for his buddies, the solid waste collectors, who bring him treats & say "Hello". He wasn’t able to be outside one week but they didn't forget about him ❤️. Thank you to our essential staff for making our city better for everyone 🐾.
#ThankYouSPUFrontLine
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Due to icy conditions, there will be no garbage, recycling, food/yard waste collection today. Weather permitting, T/W/Th/Fr collections will be delayed one day this week. Monday customers should place bins out next Mon. Feb. 11. More info:
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🥶Brrr... it's going to be a cold week. Make sure your home is winter ready:
🚰 Cover outdoor faucets.
🏠 Insulate pipes in attics, crawl spaces, and outside.
💧 Drain and remove outdoor hoses.
Sign up for emergency notifications at AlertSeattle,
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Hygiene trailers are being deployed in Seattle in an effort to further support the hygiene needs of people experiencing homeless. For more information, please see our blog:
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Improperly disposed batteries cause more than 2600 fires at waste facilities every year in North America. 🔥🚒
You can drop off batteries for free at an SPU or
@KCDNRP
Hazardous Waste Transfer Station. Learn how to dispose of your batteries safely:
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Our
#MorningVibe
👉 Turns out skateboarding, holding a phone🤳, & drinking cranberry juice at the same time is a little tricky. Do you know what's not tricky? Making sure your containers are empty, clean, & dry before recycling ♻️.
#RecycleRight
#Dreams
#FleetwoodMac
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Many
#Seattle
residents & businesses are suffering unprecedented economic hardship. We are working hard to protect our most vulnerable customers during the
#COVID19
crisis.
Find out more at our blog -
#WeGotThisSeattle
#WeGotThisWA
#ThankYouSPUFrontLine
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"While some personal wipes are labeled as "flushable", they are actually quite destructive to your sewer line. The result can be quite expensive for homeowners." Thanks
@KING5Seattle
&
@AmityAddrisiK5
for shedding some light on this issue!
#wipesclogpipes
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Residential garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection is impacted by unsafe and icy road conditions today, 12/20. ALL customers will now be serviced on a one-day delay. With Tuesday customers picked up Wed, Wed on Thurs, and through Sat.
For more .
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Special edition of
#WhereDoesItGo
- Antibacterial Wipes. As we are all working to cut down the spread of disease, we may be using more of these wipes lately. After use, these wipes should go directly in the garbage. Questions about
#COVID19
- Call 1-800-525-0127.
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For many, maintaining healthy hygiene can be taken for granted. This disparity became more clear during the public health crisis. With our most vulnerable residents in mind, SPU's hygiene facility trailers have provided more than 6,300 showers thus far.
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We are stronger together. This is true in many ways including this weekend's events. Thank you to the volunteers who showed up,
@SeattleDOT
,
@PortofSeattle
,
#FASContractors
, & SPU to help repair & protect businesses in the Chinatown International District.
#SeattleTogether
❤️
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Heads-up Ballard residents: Hydrant use due to today's fire on Market St. may result in discolored water in homes and businesses around the area. Discolored water comes from internal pipe rust and sediment getting stirred up.
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Garbage, recycling, food/yard waste collection depends on safe conditions for our drivers and the public. We’re making service adjustments based on current & predicted weather conditions. Find the latest info here: THANK YOU for your patience! Stay warm!
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Can we get a
#Hallelujah
? Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a great example of being
#WaterWise
. Their drainage system takes up the entire roof & drains into 3 large
#cisterns
. By storing rainwater, they can use it to irrigate their landscaping during dry months.
#ShapeOurWater
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Storms are moving into Seattle this weekend, bringing heavy rain, wind, and the potential for storm-related impacts. Follow
@NWSSeattle
for weather updates. Learn more about how you can prepare and how to stay safe during storms at
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If you're flushing anything other than toilet paper and human waste, you're doing it wrong.
#WipesClogPipes
#ToiletsAreNotTrashcans
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Congrats to Tahlequah the orca, on the birth of her new baby 🎉! In keeping pollutants out of our local storm drains, you can protect the health of these whales and this rich ecosystem. Find out more & take our quiz .
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Do you ever take time to notice the
#water
around you? It is moving from the rainclouds, across streets and buildings, into gardens, into catch basins & drains. Learn more about where it goes at . (📸
@seattledot
)
#ShapeOurWater
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Sampson, a smart, loyal, Labrador Retriever, is more than just a Very Good Boy. He’s a highly-skilled member of our Source Control and Pollution Prevention team. Lear more:
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It doesn’t take a
#Jedi
master to know you shouldn’t flush wipes down your pipes 🤓.
#StarWarsDay
#wipesclogpipes
#toiletsarenottrashcans
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In case you missed it⚠️ - Seattle has heavy rains in the forecast 🌧️. You can help prevent flooding & ponding in your area, by keeping storm drains clear of debris. And if you need to report flooding, call the Operations Response Center (206) 386-1800.
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Graffiti is more than an eyesore - it can impact our community's sense of safety and pride. That's why SPU's Graffiti Abatement Program is so important. Our Graffiti Rangers respond to city-wide reports of graffiti on public property daily.
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Need an activity to do with the kids? Help raise awareness about our local storm drains💧 with our stenciling program. We’re offering zero contact pick-up and drop-off for kits👍. Find out more here .
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Shoutout to whoever dug this fabulous channel in the snow on NW 85th St. so that melting ice and snow can drain into the storm drain! Is snow/ice clogging your local storm drain? Grab a shovel and clear it away!
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Another reason Seattle's water is better than bottled: It's better for the environment. Did you know It takes more than twice as much water to produce a plastic water bottle than it does to fill it? This
#EarthMonth2019
, ditch the plastic bottles and resolve to
#drinktap
.
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We have (sigh) an update to our schedule:
Thursday customers➡️set out Friday🤞
Monday (12/27) customers➡️set out 2x Monday 1/3
Tuesday (12/28) customers➡️set out 2x Tuesday 1/4
Wednesday (12/29) customers➡️set out 2x Wednesday 1/5
Friday (12/31) customers➡️set out 2x Friday 1/7
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The snow may not have stuck in Seattle, but it's here in the watershed! Rainfall and snow melt help replenish our mountain reservoirs to supply water for our 1.5 million customers.
#Seattle
#wawx
#OneWater
#CommunityCentered
#ZeroWaste
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This week customers who were missed last week can set out double the garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste on their regular pick-up day for no extra charge. Contractors will also attempt to pick up recycling in the off week.
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REMINDER - We're operating on a 1 day delay all week for garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste pick up. If you're normally a Thursday customer, you'll have collection services on Friday this week. Friday customers will be on Saturday. Next week should be back to normal🤞.
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A win for community and the environment! SPU and
@Safeway
launched a new food rescue program that gathers and donates unsold edible food to local food banks. This keeps good food out of the landfill, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
Seattle area Safeway stores now have a new and improved food rescue program to gather and donate unsold, edible food to local food banks.
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Masks keep us safe, and right now we need them more than ever 😷. Please help keep our essential front line staff safe. Used personal protective equipment, including masks, should always be securely bagged and placed in the garbage 🗑️.
#WeGotThisSeattle
#SeattleTogether
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NOTICE:
#RattlesnakeLake
Recreation Area & Ledge Trail in
#NorthBend
will remain closed until further notice. Due to the large number visitors & the narrowness of the trail, as well as the crowding that occurs at the ledge, it has been deemed unsafe to reopen at this time.
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Our trucks had significant challenges getting to all Monday and Tuesday areas today, even with chains and extra crews. If you are a Mon/Tues customer and your garbage was not collected today, it will be collected next week.
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We ❤️ pipes & storage tanks as much as the next utility! We also ❤️ using
#Green
💚 solutions. Rain gardens, vegetated roofs, & natural drainage systems help filter, slow & store rainwater, & make neighborhoods look great 💁♀️! Do you have
#GreenInfrastructure
nearby?
#ShapeOurWater
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Updated solid waste collection schedule:
Wednesday customers ➡️set out Thursday
Thursday customers ➡️set out Friday
Monday (12/27) customers ➡️set out double Monday 1/3
Tuesday (12/28) customers ➡️set out double Tuesday 1/4
Friday (12/31) customers ➡️set out double Friday 1/7
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Before anyone asks (again), we checked our online Where Does It Go tool, alligators are not on it, but we can say with confidence they should NEVER go in your curbside carts.
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What's one single use item you've swapped for a durable, reusable item? Here are a few we've tried. As our
#AskEvelyn
hosts say, "Life is simpler with less stuff!"
#AmericaRecyclesDay
#SeattleRecyclesWeek
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Finally, a huge thank you to our crews who've worked hard in unprecedented weather conditions to collect garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste from as many of our 150,000 residential and 6,000 multifamily accounts as conditions allowed. If you see 'em out there give 'em a wave!
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Clogged storm drains can lead to "ponding" and flooding in neighborhoods across our city. You can help prevent flooding in your neighborhood by raking leaves from your yard and sidewalk and safely clearing leaves and debris from storm drains.
#stormready
#rainready
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Get some fresh air and visit beautiful High Point in our new community tour! This project was the first human-designed natural
#drainage
system of its size ANYWHERE in the U.S. Explore
#RainGardens
,
#pervious
#basketball
courts and more via:
#ShapeOurWater
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Seattle is a beautiful city and our teams are working to keep it that way. We have a lot of work to do but you can help by reporting illegal dumping using
#FindItFixIt
.
Follow
@SeattleParks
&
@seattledot
for more updates on
#SeattleCleanCity
.
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If you notice your water is discolored, don't be alarmed, it's only temporary🌊. This May,
@SeattleFire
👨🚒 will be testing all hydrants in
#Seattle
to make sure they are working properly. This can cause discolored water. For more info, see their blog-
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DYK, that in the last 2 years, Seattle had 79 fires related to lithium-ion batteries!?🤯
SPU joins
@MayorofSeattle
and
@SeattleFire
to announce that starting Jan. 1, 2024, Seattle residents are no longer allowed to dispose of batteries and electronics in the garbage.
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We've added 10 new litter routes to the existing 8 routes more than doubling efforts to collect litter & illegal dumping. Each 50-block route is serviced 2x weekly. Follow
@seattledot
&
@SeattleParks
as we work together on our
#SeattleCleanCity
initiative.
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📣OK, let's try this ONE MORE TIME!
All missed customers can set out double their normal amount (including recycling even if it’s not your typical week for collection), next week. We'll attempt to collect this 'off-week' recycling, if possible.
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Need some outdoor activities for the kiddos? You can help stencil storm drains in your neighborhood, like these fantastic volunteers in Seward Park!
Find out how you can help your neighbors keep our waterways clean here -
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Together,
@SeattleParks
,
@seattledot
, & SPU are working to removed litter & illegal dumping from our public spaces across
#Seattle
. Since the end of December we've ramped up these efforts with the
#SeattleCleanCity
initiative collecting over 2 million lbs. of trash.
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Storm on the way! Maintain a drain in your neighborhood to prevent street flooding. Visit for more
#StormReady
tips
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Imagine having to physically remove this from your pipes 😱? Our crews did just that yesterday here in Seattle. It's called ragging & the most common culprits include wipes, floss, fabric, & other items that shouldn't go down the drain.
#wipesclogpipes
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Those bags almost disappear next to the
#SeattleSnow
, but if you look closely, they say "foam". Did you know that SPU will pick up your Styrofoam blocks to be recycled for free? It's true! 📅Schedule your foam collection & find out more at .
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Thank you, Denice, for being part of the
#OneSeattle
team. We are proud to have volunteers who help us keep Seattle clean by removing graffiti.
Learn how
@CityofSeattle
works with volunteers & artists to remove hate speech and beautify "blank canvases."
@TatevikAprikyan
reports on this
@MayorofSeattle
#OneSeattle
effort.
WATCH:
@SeattleParks
@SDOTtraffic
@SeattleSPU
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Due to inclement weather, collections are cancelled Monday, December 27. Follow us on social media and our blog for more details and to stay up to date.
#SeattleWinter
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Clearly we could use some help🤷♂️. Our Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) needs a name. Click the link to submit your idea or use
#NameThatTBM
on twitter to submit your idea by March 12th.
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If you are in need of sandbags due to ponding or flooding, they're currently available at the following locations:
-South Park Community Center
-Delridge Community Center
-Meadowbrook Community Center
-Helene Madison Pool
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Our freeze response crews are out there in the cold and the snow, responding to water emergencies like leaks, water main breaks, and frozen pipes. Thanks for your hard work, y'all! Stay safe out there!
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Do you think
#Seattle
’s
#coffee
culture☕ stems from our access to clean, great tasting drinking water?
Let that idea percolate 🤯.
#NationalCoffeeDay
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After much research and exhaustive study, we have developed a comprehensive guide to know what you can flush.
#KnowBeforeYouGo
#ProtectYourPipes
#WipesClogPipes
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Our region’s water consumption has dropped from an average of 149 mgd on Sept 18 to 120 mgd as of Oct 9. Thanks to everyone taking action to use less water. Together, we can reach our goal of 100 mgd or less until we get enough rain this fall to replenish our mountain reservoirs.
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Happy
#NationalCatDay
to all you cats and kittens.
Does your cat drink from the faucet? We can't say we blame them. With two large watersheds that supply quality drinking water to 1.4 million people, we have some of the cleanest water in the nation.
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Did you get some help taking down the tree this year? Now that the hard part is over, you can set your tree out for extra compost collection for free this January. Remember to remove ALL decorations (and cats) before setting out.
See our blog for more -
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Did you get a real tree or live garland this year for the holidays? SPU customers can set out their tree & other holiday greens for free all through January. Be sure to remove all decorations before setting it out for compost!
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Just because you're at home doesn't mean you can't celebrate
#EarthDay
! There are lots of ways you can join in.
🚵♀️Go on a bike ride or hike
🌱Gardening
💧Save water & fix a leaky faucet
⛰️Learning something new about the environment
#WeGotThisSeattle
#EarthDayAtHome
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This summer's hottest fashion accessory is the Adopt A Street trash grabbers complete with snazzy orange vest & gloves 📸. You'll look as gorgeous as your neighborhood after a litter clean up😍.
Sign up & we'll provide everything you need to get started -
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At 6:45 a.m., a king tide occurred and with favorable weather conditions, the water level along the Duwamish River remained below the banks. Thank you to the SPU crew who have provided South Park with temporary flood protections. 💪
For more info 👉
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At
@SeattleSPU
, we are committed to doing our part to help those impacted by
#COVID19
. We've partnered with
@SEACityLight
&
@SeattleHSD
to help offset financial burdens with the fast track Utility Discount Program. You can apply online at .
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.
@NWSSeattle
says
#snow
may be on the way! Are you prepared for winter weather? Go to for tips and checklists
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🎉25 years of
@SeattleSPU
! Celebrate with us as we reflect on the last 25 years delivering essential services 24/7, 365 days. We look forward to providing water, drainage & wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost services in the next 25 years and beyond!
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Don’t let wipes cause you gripes. Keep them out of your pipes! Remember, even if they say “flushable”, wipes should always go in the garbage.
#ProtectYourPipes
#WipesClogPipes
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They may not be the apps you use most, but when you need them, you’ll be glad you had them. Be ready for
#SeattleWinter
and stay in the know when you have collection delays.
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5
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Restoring the Cedar River helps people and fish!🐟 This
#EarthMonth
find out how SPU partnered with
@KingCountyDNRP
and invested in the Riverbend project to increase salmon habitat and reduce flooding risks.
For more info, check out 👇
#InvestInOurPlanet
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Free tree? Yes, please! 🌲 🎉 The Trees for Neighborhoods application is now open! Learn how you can get a free tree to plant in your neighborhood at
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If
#COVID19
has made it harder to afford your utility bills, there’s help. Income-eligible customers can now access 50-60% discounts through the Utility Discount Program with a short online form–no documentation needed. Go to
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Due to inclement weather, collections are cancelled Tuesday, December 28. Follow us on social media and our blog for more details and to stay up to date.
#SeattleWinter
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