Water Quality Program
Red Square in the rain
The UW EH&S Water Quality Program oversees policy and regulations that cover campus operations as they affect water quality. This program is especially important because UW Seattle is within 1/2 mile of Lake Washington and all UW campuses and associated operations are near the Puget Sound.
Storm water management Storm drain systems and what you can do to protect storm water
Construction projects Erosion control plans, discharge authorizations to sanitary sewer, and guidance for project managers
Where does this drain go? An overview of the different types of drains on campus
Oil spill control Oil spill prevention and response protocols
How's the water? Links to water quality monitoring programs in Lake Washington and the Puget Sound