Report an Issue

Before you submit, please review the following options that are not included on the Report an Issue online form:

Report Non-Emergencies

Non-emergency incidents are managed by the Burien Police Department/King County Sheriff's Office. Non-emergency examples include abandoned vehicles, lost property, theft, traffic complaints, vandalism, and vehicle prowls.

Non-emergency line: (206) 296-3311 (ask for an interpreter if needed)
Report online: King County Sheriff's Online Reporting System
Call 9-1-1 if reporting an emergency or crime in progress

Report a Downed Power Line

Keep your distance from any downed line and immediately report it by calling 9-1-1.

Report a Power Outage

Puget Sound Energy: (888) 225-5773
Seattle City Light: (206) 684-3000

Report Drinking Water Quality

View service area map to determine which water district to contact.

Highline Water District: (206) 824-0375
King Co Water District #20: (206) 243-3990
King Co Water District #49: (206) 242-8535
King Co Water District #125: (206) 242-9547
Seattle Public Utilities: (206) 684-5900

Report Public Sewer Main Problems

View service area map to determine which sewer district to contact.

Midway Sewer District: (206) 824-4960
SW Suburban Sewer District: (206) 244-9575
Valley View Sewer District: (206) 242-3236

Report an Issue (Online Form)

To report an issue by phone, please call Burien City Hall between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at: (206) 241-4647. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Please be aware that your complaint is subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act and anonymity is not guaranteed.

Updated April 2, 2025