Bellevue Utilities - Lake Washington Wastewater Lake Line Management Plan (LWWLL)

Project Name: Lake Washington Wastewater Lake Line Management Plan (LWWLL)
Proponent and Lead Agency: City of Bellevue Utilities Department
File Number: 22-112187-LE
Location of Proposal: Lake Washington shoreline within the cities of Bellevue, Beaux Arts, Medina, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point and unincorporated King County.

Description of the Proposal: Bellevue Utilities is developing a management plan to identify long-term operational and capital improvement strategies for the future repair, replacement and maintenance of the existing sewer line located underwater or on land adjacent to Lake Washington. The Lake Washington lake line system includes 14.6 miles of sewer lines, as well as 15 pump/lift stations and 8 flush stations.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

The city will use multiple channels to communicate important information and updates throughout the project, including this page, mailed notices, online public meetings and possible in-person meetings. You can subscribe for email or text updates. 

Provide comment: We invite community members to read the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and provide comments through May 8, 2023. 

Virtual Public Meeting: The community is invited to join a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 5 to 6 p.m. Register for the meeting and sign up to provide verbal comments during the meeting. Bellevue Utilities is committed to providing up-to-date project information throughout the project and EIS process. As the project continues, we look forward to your comments and feedback. 

Information and questions about EIS: Please contact Reilly Pittman (LakeLineEIS@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-4350)

Management Plan Comments: Residents and affected property owners are invited to weigh in on the management plan via an online survey. 
Project Manager Angela Chung (LkWaLakeLine@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4320) will also take questions about the plan.