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Vision, mission and commitments

King County’s Vision for Clean Water is guiding us through the next 75 years to make sure our wastewater system can continue to protect the waters that connect us.

Our Vision

Clean waters for vibrant communities. The Puget Sound region is swimmable, fishable, and full of life. Our high-quality, regional wastewater system is cared for by dedicated professionals and is affordable to everyone.

Our Mission

We protect public health and the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound region.

Our Commitments

Our commitments represent our values and the specific ways we’ll work to provide high quality, reliable wastewater services. Focusing on these commitments will help us achieve our Vision.

Affordability

  • Financial sustainability: Deliver high-value services that everyone can afford while ensuring we maintain the system’s financial health over the long term.

  • Financial stewardship: Efficiently operate our system to use public dollars responsibly.

Partnerships

  • Shared success: Collaborate regionally around water to create opportunities that reflect community priorities and center equitable solutions.

Transparency and Accountability

  • Trusted partner: Ensure trust and support by being open, responsive, and accountable to people in our region.

 

Reliability and Resilience

  • Exceptional service: Maintain, repair, and invest in our system to minimize disruptions, comply with regulations, and respond quickly to any issues.

  • Resilience: Operate our system to withstand the impacts of climate change, natural hazards, and other emergencies as well as support decarbonization goals.

Public Health and Environmental Stewardship

  • Clean water: Stop pollution from entering our waterways to protect public health and nurture our ecosystems.

  • Re-use resources: Design our system to align with the natural water cycle by recovering and reusing valuable resources to nourish soil, replenish waterways, generate power, and eliminate waste.

Workforce Excellence

  • Meaningful jobs: Attract, retain, and inspire top talent by offering fulfilling careers dedicated to clean water, sustainability, and employee safety.