Comments sought on draft emergency water supply plan

Sewer Spill Alert

A blockage incident occurred on Saturday resulting in approximately 9,000 gallons of sewage entering the north end of Meydenbauer Bay in the 700 block of Overlake Drive E, Medina. King County Public Health recommends people and pets stay out of the water in the affected area, including Clyde Hill Beach Park and Meydenbauer Beach Park, until Sunday, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m. Crews are putting signs in place at public access points and notifying bordering residents. Get more information on affected area.

Published December 8 2022

The City of Bellevue has developed a plan to restore water service sooner to more customers after a severe earthquake. Residents and businesses are invited to provide feedback on the draft plan as part of the State Environmental Policy Act review.

Bellevue’s water system and regional water supplies are vulnerable to significant impacts from major earthquakes. Studies predict most customers could lose their water service for one to three months while the system is repaired after a severe earthquake.

The draft Emergency Water Supply Master Plan has goals and recommendations for making Bellevue’s water supply system more resilient, including continuing the scheduled replacement of water mains and construction of emergency wells.

Bellevue residents and businesses can review the draft Emergency Water Supply Master Plan and use the Nov. 17 Weekly Permit Bulletin for instructions on providing feedback. Comments will be collected through early January.