A broad array of agricultural interests participate on our committee to support a healthy industry and protect clean water. The committee has open dialogue about issues affecting the industry and how ...

Facility information This is a sulfite pulp mill. With around 200 employees, the mill makes about 550 tons of dissolving pulp (acetate, viscose, and ether grades) each day. It treats its wastewater, ...

Ecology is responsible for regulating chemical and hazardous waste cleanup under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act. Although it is a federal law, we have a charter to enforce it in our state.

Information about building closures and suspended operations Emergency conditions may require Ecology managers to temporarily suspend operations. Examples of emergency conditions include severe or ...

Washington consumer safety laws that reduce toxic exposure Antifouling boat paint (copper boat paint) law Chapter 70A.445 RCW Phases out the use of copper-based antifouling boat paints for ...

What are permittee’s options for staying in compliance with the impacts COVID-19 may have on municipal stormwater operations? We appreciate permittees’ desire to remain in compliance with permit ...

Facility information This aluminum smelter permanently closed in December 2021. Wastewater is still sent (discharged) to the Columbia River as Alcoa continues to monitor pollutants in their treated ...

The WCC Crew Supervisor 1 is a full-time position within Ecology and has a salary range of $44,736 to $59,844* annually. Washington state offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the ...

Ideally, a dam's design, construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection are all intended to minimize the risk of failure. Despite the adequacy of these programs, unique situations sometimes ...

Waste & Toxics We work to safely manage solid, hazardous, and nuclear waste and reduce toxic chemicals in the products you use. We regulate the threats found in everyday household products and help ...

This index identifies the sections of the SEPA rules and statute that provide information about a specific topic. Selecting a letter in the alphabetical list below will take you to that part of the ...

We regulate well construction to ensure safe drinking water, protect water resources, and provide minimum standards for the drilling industry. Our work involves: Licensing drillers Inspecting well ...