Skip to main content

Sewer Overflow Alert

Sewer overflowed into Lake Washington near the boat launch at 10000 SE 27th in Beaux Arts on Monday (Feb. 2) afternoon. Crews have stopped the sewer overflow. Public Health - King County advises people and pets to avoid contact with the water until Monday, Feb. 9 at 2:55 p.m. Map and updates are posted to BellevueWa.gov/sewer-overflow.

Bellevue home
  • Bellevue Home
  • City Government
    • Boards, Commissions and Committees
    • City Code, Resolutions and Ordinances
    • City Council
    • Communications
    • Departments
    • East Bellevue Community Council
    • Hot Topics and Initiatives
    • Public Records Requests
    • Sister Cities
  • Departments
    • City Attorney's Office
    • City Clerk's Office
    • City Manager's Office
    • Communications
    • Community Development
    • Development Services
    • Emergency Management
    • Finance & Asset Management
    • Fire
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Parks and Community Services
    • Police
    • Transportation
    • Utilities
  • Discover Bellevue
    • About Us
    • Bellevue Television
    • City News
    • Things to Do
    • Arts in Bellevue
    • Parks and Trails
    • Economic Development
  • Doing Business
    • Building and Zoning
    • Doing Business in Bellevue
    • Doing Business with Bellevue
  • Public Safety
    • Police
    • Fire
    • Emergencies and Extreme Weather
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Municipal Court
    • Neighborhood Traffic Safety
    • Probation
    • Public Defenders
  • Resident Resources
    • ADA and Language Access Resources
    • Customer Assistance
    • Conflict Assistance
    • Diversity Advantage
    • Neighborhoods
    • Newcomers Guide
    • Permits, Parking and Utilities
    • Volunteering
City of Bellevue, WA Utilities
English Español 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 한국어 Pусский Tiếng Việt

Sewer System Overflow

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. City Government
  3. Departments
  4. Utilities
  5. Utility Services
  6. Water
  7. Water Quality
  8. Sewer System Overflow
Utilities Services

How may I help you?

This is an artificial-intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to provide general information about various city topics. If you are having an emergency of any kind, please call 911 immediately. The chatbot is still learning about all of our services and may occasionally provide an incorrect answer.

Give Feedback

Available Languages:

  • English
  • 简体中文
  • 繁體中文
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • Русский
  • Español
  • Tiếng Việt
  • Print
(Opens in a new window) (Opens in a new window) (Opens in a new window)
Copied to clipboard

Water Quality

  • PFAS and Drinking Water
  • Backflow Prevention
  • Water Source
  • Boil Water Notices
  • Fats, Oils and Grease Control
  • Service Line Inventory
  • Sewer System Overflow
  • Water Efficiency Programs
Sewer Overflow Alert

Update Feb.2 at 3:20 p.m.: Crews have stopped the active sewer overflow. Public Health - King County advises people and pets to avoid contact with the water (see map below) until Monday, Feb. 9 at 2:55 p.m. 

Crews are on site at a sewer overflow located near the boat launch at 10000 SE 27th in Beaux Arts. Wastewater is flowing over land and into the lake. More information will be provided here as it becomes available. 

Chinese (Traditional / Mandarin – ZH-HANT / CHT)

2 月 2 日下午 3:20 更新: 工作人員已停止正在發生的污水溢流。金郡公共衛生局(Public Health – King County)建議民眾與寵物在 2 月 9 日(星期一)下午 2:55 之前避免接觸水體(請參閱下方地圖)。

工作人員目前在位於 Beaux Arts 地區、10000 SE 27th 船隻下水點附近的污水溢流現場。污水正流經陸地並流入湖中。更多資訊將在可取得時於此提供。

Spanish (ES)

Actualización 2 de febrero a las 3:20 p. m.: Las cuadrillas han detenido el desbordamiento activo de alcantarillado. Salud Pública del Condado de King (Public Health – King County) recomienda que las personas y las mascotas eviten el contacto con el agua (ver el mapa a continuación) hasta el lunes 9 de febrero a las 2:55 p. m.

Las cuadrillas están en el lugar de un desbordamiento de alcantarillado ubicado cerca de la rampa para botes en 10000 SE 27th en Beaux Arts. Las aguas residuales están fluyendo sobre el terreno y hacia el lago. Se proporcionará más información aquí a medida que esté disponible.

Korean (KO)

2월 2일 오후 3시 20분 업데이트: 작업팀이 진행 중이던 하수도 넘침을 중단했습니다. 킹 카운티 공중보건국(Public Health – King County)은 2월 9일(월) 오후 2시 55분까지 사람과 반려동물이 물과의 접촉을 피할 것을 권고합니다(아래 지도 참조).

작업팀은 Beaux Arts 지역 10000 SE 27th 보트 진입로 인근에 위치한 하수도 넘침 현장에 있습니다. 오수가 지면을 따라 흐르며 호수로 유입되고 있습니다. 추가 정보는 확인되는 대로 이곳에 제공될 예정입니다.

Russian (RU)

Обновление от 2 февраля, 15:20: Бригады остановили активный перелив канализации. Служба общественного здравоохранения округа Кинг (Public Health – King County) рекомендует людям и домашним животным избегать контакта с водой (см. карту ниже) до понедельника, 9 февраля, 14:55.

Бригады находятся на месте перелива канализации рядом с лодочным спуском по адресу 10000 SE 27th в районе Beaux Arts. Сточные воды растекаются по земле и попадают в озеро. Дополнительная информация будет размещена здесь по мере поступления.

Japanese (JA)

2月2日 午後3時20分 更新: 作業員は進行中の下水の溢流を停止しました。キング郡公衆衛生局(Public Health – King County)は、2月9日(月)午後2時55分まで、人およびペットが水に接触しないよう呼びかけています(下記地図参照)。

作業員は、Beaux Arts 地区の 10000 SE 27th にあるボート進水場付近で発生している下水の溢流現場にいます。汚水が陸地を流れ、湖へ流入しています。新しい情報が入り次第、こちらでお知らせします。

Chinese (Simplified – ZH-HANS / CHS)

2 月 2 日下午 3:20 更新: 工作人员已停止正在发生的污水溢流。金郡公共卫生局(Public Health – King County)建议公众及宠物在 2 月 9 日(星期一)下午 2:55 之前避免接触水体(请参阅下方地图)。

工作人员目前在位于 Beaux Arts 地区、10000 SE 27th 船只下水点附近的污水溢流现场。污水正在流经陆地并流入湖中。更多信息将在可获得时在此发布。

Vietnamese (VI)

Cập nhật ngày 2 tháng 2 lúc 3:20 chiều: Các đội ứng phó đã dừng sự cố tràn nước thải đang diễn ra. Sở Y tế Công cộng Quận King (Public Health – King County) khuyến cáo người dân và vật nuôi tránh tiếp xúc với nước (xem bản đồ bên dưới) cho đến 2:55 chiều Thứ Hai, ngày 9 tháng 2.

Các đội ứng phó đang có mặt tại hiện trường sự cố tràn nước thải gần khu vực hạ thủy thuyền tại 10000 SE 27th ở Beaux Arts. Nước thải đang chảy trên mặt đất và vào hồ. Thông tin bổ sung sẽ được cập nhật tại đây khi có.

Beaux Arts Sewer Overflow Map

What is a sewer system overflow? 

Beach Closure Sign

A sewer system overflow is a release of untreated sewage from a sanitary sewer into lakes and streams, often due to an accumulation of fats, oils and grease, blockages from baby wipes, facial wipes and sanitary products, system failure or construction activities. 

What happens when the sewer overflows into a body of water, like a lake or a stream?

Untreated sewage can transmit diseases. When sewage enters the water, it can spread based on wind, water flow, rain events, volume of sewage and other factors. Sewage can stay in the water for days to weeks. Bellevue follows guidance provided by the Seattle-King County Public Health to determine the affected area and time frame of the issued advisory.

What should I do if I receive a notice to stay out of the water? 

Humans and pets should stay out of the water. There is a risk that illnesses can be contracted with exposure to untreated sewage. The nose, mouth, eyes or open wounds are particularly vulnerable pathways. Please share the notice with your neighbors. 

Can I still take my boat out in the lake when there has been a sewage release to the lake?

Yes, but based on Seattle-King County Public Health advisory, it's best to avoid the impacted area. 

What if I was in the water before I received the notice to stay out of the water? 

Take a cleansing shower immediately and monitor for any unusual symptoms. If you are concerned, seek advice from your healthcare provider.

How is the lake determined to be “safe” to swim?” 

Seattle-King County Public Health (SKCPH) experts advise the City of Bellevue on the closure time frame and the impacted areas. They provide a map based on the volume of sewage and the time it was released. 

How will I know it is safe to swim? 

The closure dates will be listed on the door tag and on this page.

Where can I find out more information? 

Washington State Department of Health 

King County Lakes Program

 

City Manager's Office

Michaelene Fowler
Public Information Officer

Telephone
425-452-6145
Email
mfowler@bellevuewa.gov

Reasonable Accommodation

For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

City of Bellevue sealCity of Bellevue, WA

  • 450 110th Avenue NE
  • Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Directions to City Hall
  • 425-452-6800
  • servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov
  • Contact Us / City Directory
  • Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Footer Menu Contacts

  • MyBellevue Customer Assistance
  • Careers
  • ADA/Title VI Notices

Languages

  • English
  • Español
  • 简体中文
  • 繁體中文
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • Pусский
  • Tiếng Việt

Request a Translation

  • Request a Translation
  • اطلب ترجمة
  • 申请翻译
  • 要求翻譯
  • अनुवाद का अनुरोध करें
  • 翻訳をリクエストする
  • 번역 요청
  • درخواست ترجمه
  • ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਦੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰੋ
  • Запрос на перевод
  • Solicitud de traducción
  • అనువాదం అడగండి
  • ترجمےکے لئے ایک درخواست
  • Yêu cầu bản dịch
  • ትርጉም መጠየቅ

Social Media

© 2024 City of Bellevue | All Rights Reserved. | ADA/Title VI Notices | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map | AI Policy