Public Outreach Is a Huge Part of King County's Latest I&I Investigation

King County, Washington, dovetails data collection with strong community engagement.

Public Outreach Is a Huge Part of King County's Latest I&I Investigation

Thornton Creek winds through a forested area within the study area near Meadowbrook Pond off of 39th Avenue Northeast in Seattle.

In an effort to explore I&I remediation as an alternative to expensive sewer upgrades, King County, Washington, is embarking on a dual-purpose public outreach and data collection program.

The Thornton Creek Basin Sewer Study and Upgrade Project — run by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division — will ensure the 1.2-mile Thornton Creek sewer trunk that serves 9.6 square miles of North Seattle is able to handle its flow during heavy rains and prevent overflows. Whether that...

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