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Public water system · WA5377050

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Seattle Public Utilities

Community water system in King County, Washington, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

1,161,961

Service connections

195,204

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDWA5377050
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served1,161,961
Service connections195,204
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyWA state drinking water program
City served
StateWashington
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Seattle Public Utilities are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Seattle Public Utilities: frequently asked questions

Is Seattle Public Utilities's water safe to drink?

Seattle Public Utilities is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the WA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Seattle Public Utilities?

Seattle Public Utilities (PWSID WA5377050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the WA state drinking water program.

How many people does Seattle Public Utilities serve?

Seattle Public Utilities reports serving 1,161,961 people through 195,204 service connections in King County, Washington.

Where does Seattle Public Utilities get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

Other water systems in King County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Bellevue City ofKing321,349CommunityPurchased surface water
Kent Water DepartmentKing166,421CommunityPurchased surface water
Redmond Water System City ofKing163,335CommunityPurchased surface water
Lakehaven Water and Sewer DistrictKing148,809CommunityPurchased surface water
Renton City ofKing108,091CommunityGroundwater
Auburn City ofKing107,655CommunityGroundwater