What Is LOTT?
LOTT is a regional wastewater utility serving the communities of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater in Thurston County, Washington
About LOTT
LOTT is a recognized industry leader with state-of-the-art treatment facilities, a dedicated, highly trained workforce committed to excellence and innovation, and a unique governance structure. LOTT is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, formed by four government partners. L-O-T-T stands for Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County.
Our Mission
LOTT’s mission is to protect public health and the environment by cleaning water and recovering resources for our community.
LOTT's History
Treatment History
Structure
LOTT's History
Treatment History
Structure
Our Awards
The LOTT Alliance has received national, state and local awards recognizing our commitment to environmental protection, public outreach, engineering excellence and more. Some of these awards and achievements are highlighted below.
Utility of the Future Today
This award recognizes forward-thinking, innovative, resilient utilities that provide value-added service to their communities. It is awarded jointly by the Water Education Foundation, Water Environment Research Foundation, National Association of Clean Water Agencies and WateReuse, with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
National Environmental Achievement
LOTT’s Clean Water Community Connections program was awarded the 2025 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to environmental protection for community efforts that support water quality, including the development of additional affordable housing, collaborative planning for sea level rise, creating joint educational recreational amenities, partnering with school districts and more.
WateReuse Award for Excellence
LOTT’s Reclaimed Water Infiltration Study was honored by the WateReuse Association with a 2023 Program of the Year Award. The multi-year study evaluates residual chemicals in reclaimed water, and what happens to them when reclaimed water is infiltrated into the ground.
Peak Performance
Three 2024 Peak Performance awards were received from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for excellence in permit compliance. The Martin Way Reclaimed Water Plant received a Silver award and the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant and the Budd Inlet Reclaimed Water Plant received a Gold award.
WellCity Award of Commitment
The WellCity Award from the Association of Washington Cities has been received each year since 2011. The WellCity Award recognizes LOTT’s commitment to workplace wellness and to creating a culture of health, resulting in healthier, more productive employees.
Thurston Green Business
Since 2008, LOTT has received the Thurston Green Business award annually. This award recognizes local businesses for their environmentally friendly efforts in the areas of green building, waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency, transportation, pollution prevention and buying and selling green products.
LOTT Board of Directors
The LOTT Clean Water Alliance is governed by a Board of Directors. Four elected officials – one from each of the partner governments – are appointed to represent their jurisdictions on the Board. The Board provides oversight for planning, construction and financing of LOTT programs and joint facilities and plans for future facilities. Representatives to the LOTT Board are selected by each of the four partner jurisdictions at the beginning of each year.
Leadership Team
LOTT’s management team consists of the Executive Director and Directors for each of LOTT’s main divisions. This group uses a team-based management approach, meeting weekly to provide updates on projects and activities and to discuss issues.
