County seeks input on SODO wet weather treatment facilities

King County wants to hear from Georgetown residents on the look and feel of new wet weather treatment facilities in SODO and West Seattle.

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is working on an effort called the Mouth of

Duwamish Wet Weather Facilities to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) at five outfall locations at the mouth of the Duwamish River. The CSOs were designed decades ago to be overflow relief points in the sewer system during periods of heavy rain. King County is working to limit the number of overflows that occur to meet regulatory requirements and protect water quality by preventing approximately 430 million gallons per year of untreated sewage and stormwater from entering Elliott Bay and the Duwamish River during heavy storms. This major investment will support a healthier waterway for people, fish, and wildlife in the Duwamish Valley.

Share your input to help shape the look and feel of the proposed clean water facilities in SODO by taking this survey.

The survey is open through Sunday, August 31; survey respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.

Looking for other ways to share your input?

• Complete the survey by mail or over the phone by contacting research@prrbiz.com or call 206-957-2985.

• Request a one-on-one conversation or invite the project team to a meeting hosted by your group or organization. Contact Bibiana Ocheke-Ameh at DWetWeaFacilities@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3481 to start the conversation.

• Visit kingcounty.gov/MDWetWeatherFacilities for the latest updates and to sign up for the project email list.