Wastewater education

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is currently operating as normal, 24/7. Following the guidance of Seattle-King County Public Health, all facility tours and in-person education events have been suspended and the Brightwater Center is closed until further notice. Please check back periodically for updates.

For questions about COVID-19, we encourage people to visit the Public Health – Seattle & King County website: www.kingcounty.gov/covid and subscribe to the Public Health Insider blog: www.publichealthinsider.com

How can WTD support educators and remote learning?

King County WTD Education and Outreach is committed to doing what we can to support educators during this time. If you would like individualized educator support from our team, please fill out this SURVEY . Support could include additional remote teaching resources and virtual experiences. Once you have filled out the survey our Education and Outreach team will be in contact with you with 3-4 business days to start the conversation.

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King County Wastewater Treatment Division provides free educational programs focusing on the importance of clean water, the history of sanitation, and how to steward our waterways and prevent pollution.

Our programs include:

Tours of our facilities for students and adults
Internships for high school and college students
Resources for educators
Learning opportunities for visitors of all ages

Come visit one of our facilities or join us at an upcoming event!

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Learn about clean water with King County Wastewater Treatment Division

How can WTD support educators and remote learning?

Field trips and school programs

Treatment plant tours for adults

Family and community events

Clean water internships and career exploration

King County Wastewater Treatment Division