By Rod Tinnemore, Wood Stove Coordinator, Air Quality Program
Ah, the smell of wood smoke. It brings back memories of camp fires and family holiday gatherings for some. For others, it brings memories of trips to the hospital, of lungs burning for air and the sensation of drowning. But humanity has lived with fires for untold centuries so wood smoke must be “natural” and “healthy,” right?Arsenic
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Fecal Matters: The Beaches at Dickman Mill Park & Jack Hyde Park in Tacoma are Open for Water Recreation
BEACH Program Update
Yesterday, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department opened the beaches at Dickman Mill Park and Jack Hyde Park on Ruston Way in Tacoma. Water sampling results collected Monday, November 26th indicate low levels of bacteria. Beach closure signs were previously posted on November 20, 2012.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater
Yesterday, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department opened the beaches at Dickman Mill Park and Jack Hyde Park on Ruston Way in Tacoma. Water sampling results collected Monday, November 26th indicate low levels of bacteria. Beach closure signs were previously posted on November 20, 2012.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory at Annapolis Public Beach, Kitsap County
BEACH Program Update
On November 19, 2012, the Kitsap County Health District issued a no-contact advisory at Annapolis Public Beach near Annapolis, WA due to a wastewater discharge that received primary treatment and disinfection, but bypassed secondary treatment. The wastewater treatment plant experienced a large amount of inflow from the recent rain resulting in this discharge. Kitsap Health
On November 19, 2012, the Kitsap County Health District issued a no-contact advisory at Annapolis Public Beach near Annapolis, WA due to a wastewater discharge that received primary treatment and disinfection, but bypassed secondary treatment. The wastewater treatment plant experienced a large amount of inflow from the recent rain resulting in this discharge. Kitsap Health
Fecal Matters: Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows and Sinclair Inlet, Kitsap County
BEACH Program Update
On November 19, 2012, combined sewer overflows of more than 100,000 gallons discharged into Port Washington and Sinclair Inlet. CSOs are a mixture of untreated sewage and storm water. As a result, the Kitsap County Health District issued a seven-day no contact advisory for all of Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, and Sinclair Inlet. Health District staff posted warning
On November 19, 2012, combined sewer overflows of more than 100,000 gallons discharged into Port Washington and Sinclair Inlet. CSOs are a mixture of untreated sewage and storm water. As a result, the Kitsap County Health District issued a seven-day no contact advisory for all of Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, and Sinclair Inlet. Health District staff posted warning
Fecal Matters: City of Everett Sewage Spill and Combined Sewer Overflows
BEACH Program Update
On November 19, 2012, a City of Everett wastewater treatment outfall released an unknown volume of raw sewage near Forest Park due to heavy rainfall. The city is collecting water quality samples in the area and posting emergency signage to warn the public about this incident.
Today, the City of Everett experienced several combined sewer overflows (CSOs), notably a few
On November 19, 2012, a City of Everett wastewater treatment outfall released an unknown volume of raw sewage near Forest Park due to heavy rainfall. The city is collecting water quality samples in the area and posting emergency signage to warn the public about this incident.
Today, the City of Everett experienced several combined sewer overflows (CSOs), notably a few
Fecal Matters: Beach Closure at Jack Hyde Park and Dickman Mill Park, Tacoma, WA
BEACH Program Update
Today, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a beach closure at Jack Hyde Park and Dickman Mill Park, on Ruston Way in Tacoma, WA. Advisory signs were posted this morning due to sewage spill into Commencement Bay.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the
Today, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a beach closure at Jack Hyde Park and Dickman Mill Park, on Ruston Way in Tacoma, WA. Advisory signs were posted this morning due to sewage spill into Commencement Bay.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the
Fecal Matters: Water Recreation Safety Tips During Heavy Rains!
BEACH Program Update
Attention beach goers! Some of you hard core Pacific North westerners may be hitting the water for some fun in the rain this holiday week. If you’re hearty and daring enough to endure the weather please remember a few health and safety concerns:
Heavy rains typically raise the amount of bacteria in water bodies, so be careful when you go near potential sources — such as
Attention beach goers! Some of you hard core Pacific North westerners may be hitting the water for some fun in the rain this holiday week. If you’re hearty and daring enough to endure the weather please remember a few health and safety concerns:
Heavy rains typically raise the amount of bacteria in water bodies, so be careful when you go near potential sources — such as
Monday, 19 November 2012
Boots on the Ground: Unexpected service in New York
First person accounts by WCC responderscompiled by Bridget Mason and Janna Sargent, Ecology Washington Conservation Corps
WCC Supervisors provide updates via smart phones and Skype™
A gymnasium serves as a makeshift shelter for displaced residents at Lehman College inBronx, NY
Nor'easter dumps snow andadds new challenges for responders
AmeriCorps members serve food and coffee to
WCC Supervisors provide updates via smart phones and Skype™
A gymnasium serves as a makeshift shelter for displaced residents at Lehman College inBronx, NY
Nor'easter dumps snow andadds new challenges for responders
AmeriCorps members serve food and coffee to
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Fecal Matters: Richey Viewpoint Beach in West Seattle is Open for Water Recreation!
BEACH Program Update
Today, the Seattle-King County Public Health District opened the beach at Richey Viewpoint in West Seattle. Beach closure signs were previously posted on October 31, 2012, due to a nearby sewage spill.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/beach/
Stay updated about water quality at
Today, the Seattle-King County Public Health District opened the beach at Richey Viewpoint in West Seattle. Beach closure signs were previously posted on October 31, 2012, due to a nearby sewage spill.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/beach/
Stay updated about water quality at
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Around the Sound: Work underway at the Rayonier Mill cleanup site
By Marian Abbett, Site Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed activity on the Rayonier Mill site. The City of Port Angeles (city) and Rayonier have begun work on the part of the city’s CSO project on the mill property.
About one mile of CSO pipeline trenches will be on the former mill property. Some soil and groundwater the city is finding on the former
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed activity on the Rayonier Mill site. The City of Port Angeles (city) and Rayonier have begun work on the part of the city’s CSO project on the mill property.
About one mile of CSO pipeline trenches will be on the former mill property. Some soil and groundwater the city is finding on the former
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory Lifted for Port Washington Narrows Near Bremerton, WA
BEACH Program Update
Bremerton, WA - Port Washington Narrows in Kitsap County is open for water recreation. The Kitsap Public Health District removed the no-contact advisory signs November 8, previously posted on November 1, 2012.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/beach/
Stay updated about water quality
Bremerton, WA - Port Washington Narrows in Kitsap County is open for water recreation. The Kitsap Public Health District removed the no-contact advisory signs November 8, previously posted on November 1, 2012.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/beach/
Stay updated about water quality
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Air Time: Just Don't Breathe
By Rod Tinnemore, Wood Stove Coordinator, Air Quality Program
Humans have always lived in an ocean of air. For the bulk of our history, we’ve never given a thought to our ability to take another breath. If there is a fire, the wind eventually blows the smoke so it “disappears” and we keep breathing. We put items into the flames and only ashes come out. Most of it “disappears.”It must be magic!
Humans have always lived in an ocean of air. For the bulk of our history, we’ve never given a thought to our ability to take another breath. If there is a fire, the wind eventually blows the smoke so it “disappears” and we keep breathing. We put items into the flames and only ashes come out. Most of it “disappears.”It must be magic!
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Ecology, South King, Port of Seattle, Renton and Boeing fire departments responding to burning aviation gasoline spill in Federal Way
By Curt Hart, Spills Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), South King Fire & Rescue, Port of Seattle, Renton and Boeing fire departments are responding to a 9,000-gallon aviation gasoline spill that caught fire and is still burning just off U.S. Interstate 5 in Federal Way.
All traffic lanes on I-5 are open.
The fuel spill and fire occurred after a tanker truck owned by Lee &
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), South King Fire & Rescue, Port of Seattle, Renton and Boeing fire departments are responding to a 9,000-gallon aviation gasoline spill that caught fire and is still burning just off U.S. Interstate 5 in Federal Way.
All traffic lanes on I-5 are open.
The fuel spill and fire occurred after a tanker truck owned by Lee &
Friday, 2 November 2012
Water’s Edge: Is your shoreline home or business in harm’s way?
by Curt Hart, communcations manager, Shorelines and Environmental Assistance Program
People have always been drawn to the water’s edge.
Hurricane Sandy’s devastation is a heartbreaking reminder that living near a lake, stream, river or Washington’s marine waters can come at the extreme cost of life and property. Knowing where erosion and high water may happen – and placing homes, roads, and
People have always been drawn to the water’s edge.
Hurricane Sandy’s devastation is a heartbreaking reminder that living near a lake, stream, river or Washington’s marine waters can come at the extreme cost of life and property. Knowing where erosion and high water may happen – and placing homes, roads, and
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps head east
by Joye Redfield-Wilder, communication manager, Central Regional Office
Photo of a WCC crew from 2011
Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps sent 48 crewmembers to the East Coast to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy. They left on Halloween from Ellensburg and will arrive Saturday, Nov. 3, for a 30-day stint helping neighborhoods in New York and elsewhere on the Eastern Seaboard
Photo of a WCC crew from 2011
Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps sent 48 crewmembers to the East Coast to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy. They left on Halloween from Ellensburg and will arrive Saturday, Nov. 3, for a 30-day stint helping neighborhoods in New York and elsewhere on the Eastern Seaboard
Around the Sound: K Ply cleanup process and schedule
By Rebecca Lawson, Regional Section Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program
Ecology is entering into an agreed order (legal agreement) with the Port of Port Angeles (port) for the K Ply cleanup site (also known as PenPly or Peninsula Plywood). The agreed order requires the port to do an interim action (partial cleanup), investigate the site, and evaluate options for cleanup. Last week Ecology’s
Ecology is entering into an agreed order (legal agreement) with the Port of Port Angeles (port) for the K Ply cleanup site (also known as PenPly or Peninsula Plywood). The agreed order requires the port to do an interim action (partial cleanup), investigate the site, and evaluate options for cleanup. Last week Ecology’s
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory Issued for Port Washington Narrows Near Bremerton, WA
BEACH Program Update
Today, Kitsap Public Health District issued a five-day no contact advisory for Port Washington Narrows between Point Herron and Tracyton near Bremerton, WA.
The closure includes Evergreen Rotary Park, Lent Landing Park and Lions Park.
The Health District posted signs warning the public not to enter the water or harvest shellfish.
The no-contact advisory is scheduled to
Today, Kitsap Public Health District issued a five-day no contact advisory for Port Washington Narrows between Point Herron and Tracyton near Bremerton, WA.
The closure includes Evergreen Rotary Park, Lent Landing Park and Lions Park.
The Health District posted signs warning the public not to enter the water or harvest shellfish.
The no-contact advisory is scheduled to
Toxics ban promotes innovative design, gives salmon a brake
By Ken Zarker, Ecology Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction
Like most people, I generally don’t spend a lot of time thinking about brake pads. Brakes are critical to our safety and vehicle performance. But it wasn’t until 2010 that I learned brake pads on our cars and trucks are a source of toxic chemical pollution. Every time we tap on the brakes, the resulting “brake dust” residue ends up on
Like most people, I generally don’t spend a lot of time thinking about brake pads. Brakes are critical to our safety and vehicle performance. But it wasn’t until 2010 that I learned brake pads on our cars and trucks are a source of toxic chemical pollution. Every time we tap on the brakes, the resulting “brake dust” residue ends up on
Tacoma Smelter Plume: Fall park cleanups wrap up
By John Zinza, Field Coordinator, Toxics Cleanup Program
Dockton Park, Vashon Island
Fencing will remain until the grass is established
Just in time for the rainy season, park soil cleanup work wrapped up last week. We cleaned up over two acres of play area, removing 2,846 cubic yards of contaminated soil—enough to fill 150 truck loads!
Parks completed:
Dottie Harper (Burien)
McMicken
Dockton Park, Vashon Island
Fencing will remain until the grass is established
Just in time for the rainy season, park soil cleanup work wrapped up last week. We cleaned up over two acres of play area, removing 2,846 cubic yards of contaminated soil—enough to fill 150 truck loads!
Parks completed:
Dottie Harper (Burien)
McMicken
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