7000-00. Seattle Public Utilities

Record Group

Identifier: 7000-00

Staff Only

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was created in 1997 when the water, solid waste, drainage, and wastewater utilities from the Engineering and Water departments were merged with the Engineering Services Division of the Engineering Department and the Customer Service Call Center and Construction Engineering Sections of City Light. SPU provides water to over 1.25 million customers in the Puget Sound region. Other services to the public include sewer, drainage, and solid waste (garbage and recycling). SPU also provides engineering and survey services to city departments. The department’s outreach and education programs aim to reduce water consumption and increase recycling and composting.

Creator: Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Public Utilities

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Seattle Public Utilities Communications Division Digital Photographs

Series

Identifier: 7000-02

Abstract

Photographs of Seattle Public Utilities programs, facilities, and equipment.

Dates: 2000-2007

Seattle Public Utilities Departmental Publications

Series

Identifier: 7000-03

Scope and Contents note

Newsletters and brochures published by SPU. Includes some electronic copies.

Dates: 1997-2023

Seattle Public Utilities Civic Center Digital Photographs

Series

Identifier: 7001-01

Abstract

Collection includes digital photographs representing the demolition of the former Seattle Municipal Building and construction of the new City Hall and Justice Center.

Dates: 2001

Seattle Public Utilities Project Records

Series

Identifier: 7003-01

Abstract

Records of Seattle Public Utilities water resource projects.

Dates: 1991-2002

Seattle Public Utilities Construction Engineering Digital Photographs

Series

Identifier: 7008-01

Scope and Contents note Photographs document engineering projects undertaken by Seattle Public Utilities including: deepening of the Chester Morse Lake outlet channel; the Lower Tolt River Floodplain Reconnection Project; expansion of the Madison Valley Stormwater Facility; seismic upgrades to the SW Myrtle Street Reservoir water tanks; and the Fremont Bridge Approach Replacement Project. Other projects represented include: Meadowbrook Pond Outfall; Broadview Sewer Replacement Preconstruction; Walsh Creek/Rock...

Dates: 2003-2017

Seattle Public Utilities Science, Sustainability, and Watershed Digital Photographs

Series

Identifier: 7009-01

Abstract

Photographs documenting drainage and flood control facilities in Seattle.

Dates: 1999-2005

Seattle Public Utilities Field Operations and Maintenance Digital Photographs

Series

Identifier: 7012-01

Scope and Contents note

Weekly photographs, taken during 2004, document SPU Field Operations and Maintenance employees participating in group activities. Collection includes group staff photos and facilities such as BPA transmission lines, Cedar River maintenance crew, and the Lincoln Reservoir.

Dates: 2004

Seattle Public Utilities Director's Records

Series

Identifier: 7000-01

Abstract

Records from the Seattle Public Utilities Director's Office.

Dates: 1988-2008

Seattle Public Utilities -- Project Management Digital Photographs

Series

Identifier: 7019-01

Scope and Contents Note

Primarily reflects Tolt Dam South Fork, penstocks and intake tower. Also includes Genesee Street Dam photographs. Other public works projects include sewer overflow outfall rehab near Rainier Ave S, Taylor Ditch emergency berm repair at Cedar River Watershed, South Transfer Station short term chute fix, full sewer line repair projects on Airport Way S and 40th Ave S., maintenance on the East Montlake Pump Station, and more. Images continue to be added to this series.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1999-2021