Bellevue water safe to drink

Bomb cyclone storm impacts

A bomb cyclone windstorm lashed Bellevue the night of Tuesday, Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Most city facilities have power and many are available to warm up and charge devices during business hours. The mayor proclaimed a civil emergency in the city due to the storm's extensive damage. Regular updates about the city's response to the storm are being posted at Bomb Cyclone Storm.

Beware of Utility Scams During Emergencies

Bellevue Utilities will typically contact you in advance if they need to access your home for repairs or inspections. If you are unsure, call Bellevue Utilities at 425-452-6932 to confirm if someone is supposed to be at your home.

Yard Debris Collection after Wind Storm

Now through Friday, Dec. 6, Republic Services will collect up to 192 gallons (six 32-gallon units) of extra yard debris in bins, bags and bundles during your regular collection day at no additional cost. King County residents can drop off tree limbs, and other woody debris without paying the standard yard waste fee at the Bow Lake, Cedar Falls, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline, and Vashon facilities. Get more info.

Published October 3 2014

The City of Bellevue is letting residents and businesses know that Bellevue's water is safe to drink. Mercer Island issued a second boil water advisory on Thursday. According to Seattle Public Utilities, all other SPU water (including Bellevue's), is safe for drinking.

Extensive testing over the past two days of SPU's distribution system, which provides water to 1.5 million customers in the greater Seattle area, has shown that the problem is isolated to Mercer Island.

The state Department of Health offers more information on drinking water contaminants.

The City of Bellevue provides drinking water to Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point and Hunts Point. The city monitors and tests its drinking water daily to ensure that it is safe to drink and meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards.