Seattle Public Utilities@SeattleSPU

Not monitored 24/7. Customer Service 206-684-3000. SPU Operation Response Center 206-386-1800. Emergencies📞 911.

 Seattle, Washington, USA
seattle.gov/utilities
Joined November 2009
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Starting today, our customers with an existing Utility Services account may begin receiving digital past-due, urgent, and final shutoff notices. Learn more through your Utility Services account or contact 206-684-3000 for assistance.
A person seated on a couch is looking at a smartphone. Text on the image reads, "We're expanding digital billing notices for customers.

ALT A person seated on a couch is looking at a smartphone. Text on the image reads, "We're expanding digital billing notices for customers.
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New mailer coming your way! We’re sending a new waste‑sorting and food waste prevention guide to every apartment resident citywide to help you feel more confident when disposing of your compost, recyclables, garbage, and special disposal items. Visit: bit.ly/4oFa4Na
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To use less water, wait to run your dishwasher until it's full. A dishwasher uses 4-10 gallons per load, while washing by hand can use 20 gallons! To learn more water-saving tips, please visit SavingWater.org
An open dishwasher filled with dishes is shown next to text that reads, "If it fits, it sits. Use water wisely. Wait to run your dishwasher until it's full." The image includes the Saving Water Partnership logo.

ALT An open dishwasher filled with dishes is shown next to text that reads, "If it fits, it sits. Use water wisely. Wait to run your dishwasher until it's full." The image includes the Saving Water Partnership logo.

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Use water wisely - don't water when it rains. Smart sprinkler timers react to the weather to avoid overwatering. Upgrade your old sprinkler timer to a weather-based timer and receive a rebate up to $100! Learn more and how to apply for a rebate: savingwater.org/rebates
A lush, green garden being watered by sprinklers during rainfall. Text reads: "Don’t water when it rains. Smart timers know when to stop.

ALT A lush, green garden being watered by sprinklers during rainfall. Text reads: "Don’t water when it rains. Smart timers know when to stop.
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Water when it counts! Water in the morning or in the evening to reduce evaporation. Midday watering wastes water! Efficient watering keeps plants healthy and saves water all season long. For more water-saving tips, tools, and rebates, please visit SavingWater.org.
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Jimothy fans, assemble! Join the Jimothy All Hands Cleanup in Ballard to keep his home turf looking great. Meet Aug 26, 6–7:30 PM at Ballard Commons. We’ll bring the supplies, just wear weather‑ready, closed‑toe shoes. All ages welcome! Stay after for Despicable Me! 🦝
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If it's not growing, don't water it. For water-saving tips, tools, and rebates, please visit SavingWater.org.
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Reduce water use. Lower utility bills. Earn rebates. Receive up to $100 per toilet when replacing older, inefficient models with rebate-eligible ones. For more information on our toilet rebate program, please visit SavingWater.org/Rebates
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ALT Image of a public restroom with colorful tile accents and teal stall doors. Text on image: "Reduce water use, Lower bills, Earn rebates. Businesses can receive up to $100 per toilet when they upgrade to efficient models."
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Here's how you can help salmon out this season: • Water early or late in the day. • Fix leaks and watch for sudden bill spikes. • Choose water‑wise plants and let lawns rest in heat. • Skip the the hose, sweep instead and use water‑recycling car washes.
Salmon jumping up a waterfall. Text reads, "They’re on a tight swim schedule. Help them out. Use water wisely." Saving Water Partnership logo at the bottom.

ALT Salmon jumping up a waterfall. Text reads, "They’re on a tight swim schedule. Help them out. Use water wisely." Saving Water Partnership logo at the bottom.

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Small drips add up to big water losses. Check your home for leaks today! The common culprits are faucets, toilets, and irrigation systems. Learn how to find and fix common household leaks at SavingWater.org
Image of a leaking faucet. Text on image reads: “Small drips add up to big water losses. Find and fix leaks today.” The Saving Water Partnership logo with the tagline “Make a difference. Use water wisely" is visible at the bottom.

ALT Image of a leaking faucet. Text on image reads: “Small drips add up to big water losses. Find and fix leaks today.” The Saving Water Partnership logo with the tagline “Make a difference. Use water wisely" is visible at the bottom.
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Own or manage a commercial or multifamily property with an irrigation system? Get a free water use assessment and find ways to improve efficiency. You'll save water and lower your utility costs. Learn more and request a free assessment today: bit.ly/4w6mWj4
Image of a sprinkler watering a lawn with text that says "Overwatering costs more than you think. A free on-site water assessment can show where your irrigation system can be more efficient."

ALT Image of a sprinkler watering a lawn with text that says "Overwatering costs more than you think. A free on-site water assessment can show where your irrigation system can be more efficient."
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Good for your wallet. Better for your watershed. Replace water-wasting fixtures such as older toilets and sprinkler timers, and you could be eligible for a rebate. For information about our rebate offerings, please visit SavingWater.org/Rebates
Image of a mountain lake. Text on image reads, "Good for your wallet. Better for your watershed. Replace water-wasting fixtures and you may be eligible for a rebate." Below is the logo Saving Water Partnership logo with the tagline "Make a difference. Use water wisely."

ALT Image of a mountain lake. Text on image reads, "Good for your wallet. Better for your watershed. Replace water-wasting fixtures and you may be eligible for a rebate." Below is the logo Saving Water Partnership logo with the tagline "Make a difference. Use water wisely."
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Future generations are counting on us to use water wisely today so they can enjoy it tomorrow. For water-saving tips, tools, and resources, please visit SavingWater.org
Children play joyfully in a sunlit lake, splashing water. Text on the image reads, "Use water wisely today so future generations can enjoy it tomorrow," accompanied by a small water droplet icon.

ALT Children play joyfully in a sunlit lake, splashing water. Text on the image reads, "Use water wisely today so future generations can enjoy it tomorrow," accompanied by a small water droplet icon.
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Big things are happening at Seattle Water! Learn about these improvements and more in our 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report. 🔗: bit.ly/4aSFr2S .
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If your toilet is running, it's not training for a marathon. You might have a leak. To learn more about toilet leaks and how to fix them, visit bit.ly/40Flk2r
Toilet with swirling water and the text: "If your toilet runs, it’s not training for a marathon." Logo: Saving Water Partnership.

ALT Toilet with swirling water and the text: "If your toilet runs, it’s not training for a marathon." Logo: Saving Water Partnership.
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In 2027, alongside, @SEACityLight, we will expand eligibility for the Utility Discount Program, helping more customers access monthly savings on electricity, water, sewer, and garbage services. To learn more about this eligibility expansion, visit: bit.ly/44xBayd .
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ALT Three people smiling under a blue canopy. Two are wearing "Seattle Public Utilities" shirts, and one is in a jacket with the word "OR." They are outdoors with a red building and greenery in the background.
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Think about smart upgrades! Take the guesswork out of irrigation by upgrading to a smart controller. Weather- and soil moisture-based controllers automatically adjust the watering schedule based on conditions at your location. Visit: SavingWater.org 💧
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ALT A garden scene shows sprinklers watering flowers and grass. A light fixture is on a stone path. Text reads: "Don’t think twice about smart upgrades for your landscape.
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Seattle Public Utilities retweeted
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Fireworks are banned in Seattle—and unsafe when tossed wrong. Soak used fireworks for 15+ mins. Trash only—never compost or recycle. Got unused ones? Call he Seattle Police Firing Range at 206-684-7470 to dispose of them safely. 🔗 More info: ow.ly/WXMr50WkKm7
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Our food waste survey has been extended, and you have more time to make your voice heard! Take our quick survey by June 26 for a chance to win a $50 gift card: bit.ly/4dw4iv3
A person slices vegetables on a wooden cutting board. The text reads: "Together we can reduce food waste in Seattle. Take our survey until June 26!" The Seattle Public Utilities logo is visible at the bottom.

ALT A person slices vegetables on a wooden cutting board. The text reads: "Together we can reduce food waste in Seattle. Take our survey until June 26!" The Seattle Public Utilities logo is visible at the bottom.
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We’re live! Connect & Assist office hours are now open at the Seattle Municipal Tower. Find Utility Assistance staff on the 4th floor Customer Service Desk on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Come get support with your Utility Assistance application.
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