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Public Health - Seattle & King County
The department works to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in King County.
Order a birth certificate
Learn how to order a birth certificate for someone born in King County or Washington state.
Order a death certificate
Learn how to order a death certificate for someone who has died in King County or Washington state.
Disease and Illness
Cancer, COVID-19, HIV and RSV resources, as well as information about immunizations and food borne illness outbreaks.
Food safety
Promoting healthy people and healthy communities through education and regulation of food service establishments.
Health centers programs and services
Medical providers, health insurance options, immunizations and many essential services.
King County Medical Examiner's Office
The King County Medical Examiner's Office investigates sudden, unexpected, and unnatural deaths in King County. Learn more about the role of medical examiner, and the services and resources the office provides.
Safety and injury prevention
Information and resources to help keep you and your family safe from harm and prepared for emergencies.
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About Us
Our Mission and Units
Beaver dams
Removing beavers and/or their dams can be difficult. If you are experiencing drainage issues because of beaver dams, a beaver deceiver may help.
Best Management Practices for Maintenance of Agricultural Waterways
The Manual of Best Management Practices for Maintenance of Agricultural Waterways in King County provides suggestions for how to dredge agricultural drainageways while protecting salmon and water quality.
College student and adult educational programs
Environmental education and training programs appropriate for college-aged adults and older, provided by King County.
Contact Us
Find a laboratory project manager or unit supervisor
Dept. of Natural Resources and Parks Washington Conservation Corps
Come join us! Build your path to the future. The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) has been sponsoring Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crews since 1994. WCC provides the perfect opportunity to learn by doing through hands-on experience.
Dog Doogity song: scoop your poop
The Dog Doogity music video spreads the message to scoop dog poop because "nobody wants to swim in poo."
Drainage system maintenance contractors
The companies below perform drainage system cleaning and maintenance services. These companies have indicated an interest in appearing on this list by responding to Water and Land Resources Division notices.
Elementary school aged educational programs
Environmental education programs appropriate for elementary school aged children, provided by King County.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Software
This web page addresses only software programs referenced in the Surface Water Design Manual (SWDM).
King County Septic System Maintenance and Side Sewer Repair Rebate Program
We want to help you make sure your wastewater system is functioning properly to protect your family, your property, and the environment.
Lab Units
There are eight units at the Environmental Lab:
Lake Sammamish kokanee
The kokanee is a salmon native to King County. Local governments, residents, and organizations are working together to preserve this fish’s future.
Local region referrals for drainage concerns
Find contacts for local cities and counties to report drainage and water quality problems. This webpage is updated when possible, however some contacts may no longer be active.
Middle and high school educational programs
Environmental education programs appropriate for middle and high school aged youth, provided by King County.
Pre-school education programs
Family-friendly environmental education programs appropriate for young children.
Private drainage system design engineers
The private companies on the list below perform analysis, engineering, and/or design of stormwater drainage systems. These firms have indicated an interest in appearing on this list by responding to Water and Land Resources Division notices.
Public Rule Notice - Stormwater Manuals
Amending the 2021 Surface Water Design Manual King County has amended the 2021 edition of the Surface Water Design Manual (SWDM), adding bioretention using WA Ecology approved High Performance Bioretention Soil Mixes (HPBSM) as an approved water quality treatment facility and as an allowable flow control best management practice (FCBMP).
Reed canarygrass
Reed canarygrass is an aggressive, noxious weed. It can grow so thick in waterways that it causes sediment to build up and restrict flow in a waterway.
Related Links
Links related to King County Environmental Lab
Report flooding, drainage, and water quality problems
Information about where and how to report a flooding, drainage, or water quality problem in King County.
Surface water management fee school discount
Schools have impervious surfaces, like rooftops, concrete and asphalt. These surfaces contribute to surface water problems. Schools can maintain their stormwater facilities and work with us to meet our community education goals.
Tarifas anuales
Tarifa de la Gestión de Aguas Superficiales del Condado de King
Trouble Call Program and Water Quality Emergency Response
We support the King County Wastewater Treatment Division by collecting environmental samples during wastewater overflow events and analyzing them.