Sewer overflows in Washington
Sewer overflow record — reported spills, the worst utilities, and how often overflows reached waterways in Washington.
Reported events
35
Total volume
76K gal
Reached waterways
0(0%)
Latest event
Feb 18, 2026
Worst utilities in Washington
Ranked by number of reported overflow events.
| # | Utility | Events | Volume | Reached water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord Sanitary Sewer System | 33 | 76K gal | 0 |
| 2 | Puyallup Sanitary Sewer System | 2 | 14 gal | 0 |
Biggest spills in Washington
The largest single reported overflow events.
- 70K galNov 3, 2023Reached Puget Sound
- 4K galJan 23, 2024
- 2K galJul 27, 2023
- 200 galAug 19, 2025
- 200 galFeb 1, 2026
- 70 galApr 2, 2025
- 55 galMar 11, 2025
- 40 galDec 12, 2023
- 35 galNov 27, 2023
- 25 galApr 12, 2023