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February 2026
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Join the Black Diamond Sewer Upgrade team at the City of Covington’s Superhero Social on March 7! At the social, you can:
- Meet the project team
- Learn about our sewer project
- Meet our “Sewer Superheros” who serve King County every day
Our “Sewer Superheros” will bring our new sewer cleaning truck to the event.
You can see the new truck up close and learn how it helps keep pipes clean.
 Image Caption: WTD’s conveyance inspection superheros cleaning a 400-foot section of the Black Diamond sewer pipe.
For more information and event registration, please visit City of Covington’s website:
Time: 11 am to 1 pm, March 7, 2026.
Location: Convington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st St. Covington, WA 98042
Want to learn about our work before you go?
In September, our team cleaned a sewer pipe in the Black Diamond area. Take a look:
Black Diamond Sewer Upgrade - Library Chats
Can’t make it to the event? No problem. Our Community Services team is here for you!
Starting in March our Community Services team will be at the Covington and Black Diamond libraries twice a month. They will share project updates and gather community input. You can find us by our sign that says, “Ask me about King County sewers.”
We hope you stop by and chat with us.
If you don’t have a library card yet, you can sign up during your visit!
Come chat with us! Dates and times below:
March 2026
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Friday, March 13
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Location: Covington Library
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Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Friday, March 20
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Location: Black Diamond Library
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Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 2026
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Monday, April 13
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Location: Covington Library
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Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
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Saturday, April 11
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Location: Black Diamond Library
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Time: 12 – 4 p.m.
May 2026
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Saturday, May 9
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Location: Covington Library
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Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 12
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Location: Black Diamond Library
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Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Can’t make it to a chat? We are happy to meet with you or visit your next community event. We can share the latest project information and answer your questions as the project moves forward.
For more information, contact Annie Plumley at 206‑263‑3203 or BDSewerUpgrade@kingcounty.gov.
South Treatment Plant Tours
Ever wondered what happens after you flush? Join us on a walking tour of South Treatment Plant! Come see the journey of wastewater through the treatment process! Families are welcome. All visitors need to be at least 9 years old. Let us know if you need any accommodations or interpretation.
Please use the link below to sign up for the tour. Registration for each tour will open a month before each program.
Location: King County South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton WA 98057
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dates:
- April 4, Saturday
- June 13, Saturday
- September 12, Saturday
Now accepting applications to join the Career Pathways Project
WTD is offering $75,000 in Partners in Water (PiW) collaboration grants.
Our Human Resources team wants to work with groups that have strong ties to local communities. Many of these communities have faced barriers in the past and still face them today. We will award three grants of $25,000 each. Each grant will support one group in year two of our Career Pathways Project.
These grants support work with our Human Resources team. PiW brings WTD work groups and community groups together. These partnerships support shared goals that connect to WTD services and operations.
Send your application by February 20, 2026, to partnersinwater@kingcounty.gov.
Talk to us!
For more information or to schedule a meeting, please:
ALTERNATE FORMATS AVAILABLE – 206-477-5371 OR TTY RELAY: 711
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