North Mercer Island/Enatai sewer upgrade
Project update
June 14, 2022
Tree removal in Mercer Island begins soon
As a part of this project, we will plant 600 new trees across Mercer Island to replace the nearly 400 trees we remove during the project. We are coordinating directly with the City of Mercer Island about tree protection, removal, and restoration. Tree removal will begin at the North Mercer Pump Station as early as Friday, June 17. Tree removal along the I-90 trail begins as early as next week. To learn more about what to expect, read our announcement here .
Read our Plan for Trees factsheet in our project library – to learn more.
Join us at the Mercer Island Farmers Market this Sunday!
The project’s community relations team will set up a booth at the Mercer Island Farmers Market this upcoming Sunday, June 19. Staff will share project updates, have informational materials, and answer questions. We hope to see you there!
The North Mercer Island/Enatai hotline is back in service.
Please call 206-263-1915 if you have a question about the project.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Recent notifications:
- Mercer Slough Bike Trail will be closed while crews work at Sweyolocken Boat Launch
- Construction work on the I-90 trail will begin as early as June 8
To learn more about what we are building, construction, and what to expect, click on the StoryMap below.
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Project description
With over 400 miles of pipes moving wastewater to one of our award-winning treatment plants, King County WTD works hard to maintain our system. We inspect and monitor our regional system and update plans for needed upgrades.
King County WTD needs to replace sewer pipes that serve areas in North Mercer Island, the southwest portion of Bellevue near Enatai Beach, and the Town of Beaux Arts Village. This pipeline carries wastewater from the North Mercer Island Pump Station to the Sweyolocken Pump Station in Bellevue.
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Schedule
Project design began in 2016 and will be complete in 2021. Construction is expected to begin in 2022 and extend until 2025. View March 2022 project newsletter for latest schedule .
Contact us
Contact Kristine Cramer, community services lead at:
NMEsewer@kingcounty.gov
206-477-5415
24-hour construction hotline: 206-263-1915
Project location
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Lets Talk Mercer Island!
The City of Mercer Island and King County are collaborating to ensure Mercer Island residents get timely, accurate construction information. In addition to the County’s website, Let’s Talk Mercer Island will feature the project with monthly updates and will monitor for resident questions and comments.
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