City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility permit

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Comment From: Tulalip Tribes

1/31/24 @ 6:23 PM

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Comment From: Earthjustice (Patti Goldman)

1/31/24 @ 6:01 PM

Please see attached attachments to Earthjustice Comment Letter, part 3 of 3.

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Comment From: Earthjustice (Patti Goldman)

1/31/24 @ 5:59 PM

Please see attached attachments to Earthjustice Comment Letter, part 2 of 3.

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Comment From: Earthjustice (Patti Goldman)

1/31/24 @ 5:55 PM

Please see attached comment letter submitted by Earthjustice with attachments, part 1 of 3.

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Comment From: Orca Network (Cindy Hansen)

1/31/24 @ 4:26 PM

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility draft permit. Please see attached comments.

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Comment From: Long Live the Kings (Jacques White)

1/31/24 @ 3:44 PM

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Comment From: Snohomish Basin Salmon Recover... (Matthew Pouley)

1/31/24 @ 3:22 PM

Please see attached official comment letter from the Snohomish Basin Salmon Recovery Technical Committee.

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Comment From: Kyle Berquist

1/30/24 @ 3:42 PM

I am submitting comments on behalf of nearly 1,500 Earthjustice supporters. You can read their individual comments in the attached document.

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Comment From: City of Everett (Derek Kerlee)

1/30/24 @ 12:34 PM

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Comment From: Jean Lanz

1/30/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Mary Condon

1/29/24 @ 1:00 AM

I. encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants ar...↓

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Comment From: Lisa Ornstein

1/29/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing as a proud Washingtonian to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollut...↓

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Comment From: Karen Caton

1/29/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Melinda Holman

1/29/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Jenna Morris

1/28/24 @ 1:00 AM

I urge you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a pr...↓

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Comment From: Carl Woestwin

1/28/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Madeline Bishop

1/28/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Cheryl Mitchell

1/27/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am an attorney in Spokane, Washington and I"m a former chairperson of the Washington State Bar Association"s Animal Law Section. My comments are my own and do not represent the views of either the Bar Association or the Animal Law Section. My rea...↓son for writing is to ask that you to implement strong measures that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant . Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of PBDEs and PFAS. It is scientifically established that In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. We need to minimize these pollutants to the maximum degree possible. For PBDEs, the Department of Ecology should require contractual agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users which will include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges. The Department of Ecology should also require concrete steps to be taken in order to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, permits should establish deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting. There must be the implementation for monitoring of PFAS and for pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Additionally, each permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to reduce PFAS levels. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable. Using these standards will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. This should not be a political decision--it must be based on science. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity, through the renewal of this permit, to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants. State agencies need to work for "the people" and NOT for Big Business interests.

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Comment From: Irene Svete

1/27/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m encouraging you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants...↓

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Comment From: Joanne Watchie

1/27/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Michael A Honeycutt

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Dr. Demian

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

Hi: Please take strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Please require pre-treatment agreements with...↓

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Comment From: JJ Lindsey

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

Enough is enough! Clean it up. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient...↓

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Comment From: Desiree Douglass

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I support Northwest Tribes, Earth Justice, and others working to protect and restore Salmon and Orcas in the Salish Sea. Earth Justice"s letter, below details the problem and necessary actions by Ecology to bring the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plan...↓t into the higher standards that we need if we are going to be successful. Please review their permit closely and require the changes to protect the Salish Sea from pollutants. Sincerely, Desiree Douglass I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Amber Hampton

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are...↓

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Comment From: Toni Penton

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Alix Foster

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Norm Mundhenk

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Den Mark Wichar

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I encourage you to implement strong measures in wastewater discharge permit for Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are one pri...↓

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Comment From: Libby Meador

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

The following is worth repeating over and over: Please implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient polluti...↓

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Comment From: Randall Collins

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I strongly urge you to immediately implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant which is emitting harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution into the Puget Sound. It has been ...↓

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Comment From: Darcy Leach

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I live on Orcas Island, and the health of the aquatic ecosystem in the Salish Sea and Puget Sound are vitally important to our way of life in this region. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit fo...↓

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Comment From: Lawrence Savidge

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

Please know that my family and I support the strongest measures against pollution. That includes the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant. As a resident of Ruston Point, we soak in the Puget Sound on hot summer day...↓

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Comment From: Ed Bowlby

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a retired marine wildlife biologist, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and ...↓

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Comment From: Bonnie Bledsoe

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am upset to find wastewater full of toxic elements (PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution) is being discharged regularly into Puget Sound. Why are we not protecting the creatures in Puget Sound from these toxins, and also us! High rates of PBDEs have...↓

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Comment From: Marcia Rutan

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

The whales and salmon are already struggling and need help! I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges...↓

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Comment From: Jill Lynn

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am asking you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are...↓

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Comment From: Barbara Arnzen

1/26/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Maureen Kill

1/25/24 @ 1:00 AM

Hello. Why are you polluting the home of our fish and our whales and all our fragile sea life? They’re endangered because of your actions and only you have the power and the responsibility to change that and protect our precious marine lives. PLEAS...↓E implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Do you want your children drinking this poison? You’re killing us and our sea creatures. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Beck Stanley

1/24/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to STRONGLY encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewate...↓

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Comment From: kirsten underwood

1/24/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Mary Cogan Paterson

1/24/24 @ 1:00 AM

Please implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant, to reduce harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutant...↓

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Comment From: Nancy Bue

1/24/24 @ 1:00 AM

We are counting on you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment pla...↓

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Comment From: Uta Rockel

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to strongly encourage you to implement robust measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewat...↓

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Comment From: Paula Allison

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a native resident of Washington, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutr...↓

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Comment From: Roxanne Hinkle

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am writing not just as an environmentalist but from an Alaska who lives in wa.state and utilizes those waters I kayak canoe and small boat those waters I am in that water alot I"d hate to think I"d be effected my family and grandkids and so...↓ many others ..Not only do we need to protect our realize from military sonar that kills many and beachside them but now waste water it saddens me we should be caring for the water..please please would you like your children in those waters knowing what you do I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Briana McElfish

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a local who often visits, recreates, and enjoys the Puget Sound, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful dis...↓

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Comment From: Briana Wilcox

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

Implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source o...↓

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Comment From: Angela Weiss

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

This is URGENT! I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wa...↓

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Comment From: Roger Martin

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I have long been disappointed by Washington"s failure to adequately regulate pollutants in the very sensitive estuarine environment of Puget Sound. Lax enforcement seems rampant in WA-based businesses. Just look at the Air Force KC-46 tanker. It has ...↓never met spec. The 737MAX8"s twice- fatal flaw(s) still remain(s) unidentified to the public, and finger-pointing is just beginning for the MAX9. The radioactive leaks at Hanford still haven"t been stopped. Please do your part to actually stop ongoing damage. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Katherine Pierini

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Deborah Parker

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

Dear DoE, Please, urgently implement strong and effective measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will require greatly reduced discharges of dangerous PBDEs, PFAS, as well as nutrient pollution. ...↓

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Comment From: Sean Townsend

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to encourage you to please implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater ...↓

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Comment From: Faith Morgan

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I live here. I made Port Townsend my home and am appalled at the toxins. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harm...↓

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Comment From: Shannon Pickard

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I live in Kenmore, WA and the safety of the beautiful wildlife here is near and dear to my heart. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be eff...↓

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Comment From: Minerva Hodis

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

When my grandson took a course in Oceanography about 9 or 10 years ago, he shared his. Professor’s advice not to eat seafood from Puget Sound because the heavily polluted Puget Sound produced contaminated seafood that is hazardous to our health. I’m ...↓writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Clara Ann Cleve

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatme...↓nt plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants. I have property in Everett & therefore tenants that are affected by these pollutants. I urge you to act quickly on getting the pollutants out of Everett’s drinking water. And treating the discharge water so it is not polluting the Snohomish river and the Salish Sea & Puget Sound. Sincerely, Clara Cleve 550 Elm Way #203 Edmonds, WA 98020

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Comment From: Henry Roller

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: M Janet Nelson

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: James Rutherford

1/23/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Sego Jackson

1/22/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a local fisherman, clammer, crabber, oyster grower, and wildlife advocate living on Whidbey Island, I am concerned about pollution entering our marine waters. As well, I am aware that water treatment utilities have not done all they could have to...↓ support legislation that would have further limited PBDE releases in the environment, so have not helped address this problem "upstream." I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Wanda Crawford

1/19/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Sue Rooney

1/19/24 @ 1:00 AM

I realize that online campaigns are rarely considered "direct input" from local citizens. I hope that you will take the time to note that I am deeply concerned by the untreated chemicals flowing into the Salish Sea from Everett"s under-performing tec...↓hnology. At this point in our understanding of pervasive chemicals entering waterways, it is simply unacceptable to allow the municipality of Everett to continue discharging harmful toxins into the water. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Cydney Gillis

1/18/24 @ 1:00 AM

I live in the Delta Neighborhood in Everett very close to the Snohomish River. It"s bad enough that I live in the arsenic left by the Asarco, but we are simply losing the battle of saving the native salmon. It is imperative that you implement strong ...↓

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Comment From: Sharon Burke

1/17/24 @ 1:00 AM

You must stop the discharge of PFAS chemicals, oxygen-killing nitrogen and other toxic chemicals coming from the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant. These harmful chemicals have been detected in much of our marine life, including our endangered salm...↓

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Comment From: Marguerite Boler

1/16/24 @ 11:17 AM

The Washington Department of Ecology has an opportunity to reduce the release of toxic chemicals like PBDEs—polybrominated diphenyl ethers found in flame retardants—and PFAS from the plant by requiring a more stringent wastewater discharge permit. I...↓

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Comment From: marjorie Fields

1/16/24 @ 1:00 AM

I was horrified to learn about the pollutants pouring into Puget Sound from the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant. Strong measures must be implemented to reduce harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plan...↓

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Comment From: Paula Rotondi

1/16/24 @ 1:00 AM

If people alive twenty years from now are to have more than a last dying remnant of the former marine version of the Garden of Eden we must stop polluting Puget Sound now. Unfortunately generations of ignorance and inaction have brought us to the pr...↓esent dire situation but at least we do have solutions. I encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Marcia Jacobs

1/15/24 @ 1:00 AM

We must protect our salmon and our endangered orcas who depend on them. This is not debatable - populations of both of these signature northwest species are in decline and must be protected. We cannot force them into extinction. So, I’m writing to e...↓ncourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is totally clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: David Pedersen

1/14/24 @ 11:01 AM

Dear Ms. Miller,

I am a Canadian environmental advocate who shares the Georgia Strait - Puget Sound watershed with your state. Accordingly, I am writing to you today to encourage you to implement the strongest-possible measures in the Washington Po...↓llutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure efficiency in the reduction (and, ideally, removal) of discharges of PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethels), PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), nutrients, and other pollutants.

Wastewater treatment plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and even human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. PFAS are particularly problematic because they almost never break down - hence their common name "forever chemicals".

The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are harming federally-listed (under the Endangered Species Act) salmon and orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems.

For PBDEs, your agency should require that pre-treatment agreements with each of the plant's industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and concrete steps to reduce these discharges as well as contingency measures for any exceedances, overflows, or spills.

For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if pre-treatment efforts prove to be insufficient to reduce PFAS discharges.

For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits, based on the best-available technologies and operational practices, on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound's persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and your agency simply need to listen to the experts and act based on their expertise.

Your agency has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. I hope your state will become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce everyone's exposure to these pollutants.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Regards,

David Pedersen

6744 Welch Road, Saanichton,
British Columbia, Canada V8M 1W6

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Comment From: Debbie Stempf

1/14/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Sarah Funk

1/14/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Edward Wolf

1/13/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a resident of Washington"s Salish Sea area, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFA...↓

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Comment From: Paul Elder

1/13/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a resident of Washington State, I encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution...↓

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Comment From: Mary Ferm

1/12/24 @ 12:17 PM

It is vitally important that the City of Everett cease discharging harmful pollutants into Puget Sound. Personally, I am concerned about the health of my young grandchildren, who use the beaches in Edmonds, the Kitsap Peninsula and the San Juans. As...↓

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Comment From: Snohomish County Indivisible (Don J Miller)

1/12/24 @ 7:43 AM

Greetings,
This is a continuation of my comment at the public hearing January 11. Snohomish County Indivisible is concerned the draft permit in its current form does not provided the city of Everett a strong enough mechanism to effectively address th...↓

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Comment From: Gayle Janzen

1/12/24 @ 12:41 AM

It sounds as though the City of Everett and the DOE are concerned and have been taking actions to reduce the number of PBDE's that continue to be released into the Snohomish River and Puget Sound. Unfortunately, much more needs to be done to keep the...↓

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Comment From: Virginia Davis

1/11/24 @ 8:32 PM

The Washington Department of Ecology should reduce the release of toxic chemicals like PBDEs—polybrominated diphenyl ethers found in flame retardants—and PFAS from the plant by requiring a more stringent wastewater discharge permit.

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Comment From: Zach Stednick

1/11/24 @ 2:40 PM

I want DOE to consider stronger pollution policies for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant because doing so will ultimately benefit not only the residents of Everett but all people living near Puget Sound. Specifically I would like to sharply limi...↓

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Comment From: Max McDermott

1/11/24 @ 11:42 AM

Everett wastewater facility must do better to prevent PBDEs entering the watershed and harming chinook. It is unacceptable that this facility should be allowed to pollute our waters and work counter to the enormous investments of time and money our s...↓

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Comment From: Natalie Lawrence

1/11/24 @ 11:23 AM

It has come to my attention that PBDE's, a type of flame retardant, are making their way into estuaries in Snohomish. These dangerous chemicals are harming our young Chinook salmon, and we need to do everything in our power to support their recovery....↓

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Comment From: Rhona Schwartz

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

My family and I urge you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will reduce discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment plants are a primary sour...↓

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Comment From: Mary Ferm

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a resident of Puget Sound, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient p...↓

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Comment From: Erin Moore

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing about the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant and to encourage you to implement strong measures in the plant"s wastewater discharge permit. To protect our precious salmon, orcas, and humans, the city of Everett must reduce harmful dischar...↓

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Comment From: Carolyn Pendle

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatme...↓nt plants are a primary source of these pollutants. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been found in salmon, orcas, and also in human breast milk. PFAS and nutrient pollution are pervasive nationwide, including in our beloved waterways. The science is clear on this matter – these pollutants are causing harm to threatened salmon, endangered orcas, and people – and more must be done to prevent these waste streams from harming our communities and aquatic ecosystems: 1. For PBDEs, Ecology should require that pretreatment agreements with each of the plant’s industrial users include quarterly monitoring of PBDE discharges and with concrete steps to reduce these discharges. These PBDEs are accumulating in the bodies of juvenile Chinook salmon at levels that harm their immune systems and increase susceptibility to disease, which is causing population declines. Puget Sound Chinook salmon are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. 2. For PFAS contamination, the permit should set deadlines for industrial users to conduct initial sampling and reporting, and to implement monitoring and pollution prevention and reduction practices. The permit should also require that industrial users conduct EPA-recommended ongoing quarterly sampling. Further, the permit should require the plant itself to evaluate strategies to reduce PFAS if source control efforts aren’t sufficient to bring PFAS levels down. 3. For nutrient pollution, the permit should set limits on the levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that can be discharged. Scientists have already established limits that are are achievable and will help address Puget Sound’s persistent nutrient pollution problems – Everett and Ecology just need to listen to the experts. The Department of Ecology has an opportunity through the renewal of this permit to do more to protect our marine environment, salmon, orcas, and people. We hope Washington State can become a leader in these efforts by issuing a permit that will reduce our exposure to these pollutants.

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Comment From: Kim Maynard

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am deeply concerned about how much pollution we are creating and am invested in doing everything we can to protect our ecosystems and food webs - which ultimately protects us as well. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the...↓

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Comment From: Rose Fanger

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: d robinson

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to demand you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment ...↓

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Comment From: Jennifer Hiebert

1/11/24 @ 1:00 AM

I write to you as a senior citizen who has worked for and been concerned about environmental issues all of my life. I live in Seattle, so the issue of pollution in the Puget Sound is particularly important to me. I’m writing to encourage you to impl...↓

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Comment From: Aimee Hamilton

1/10/24 @ 11:15 PM

Adding my voice to others also requesting that the Department of Ecology require the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility and its industrial users do more to reduce three main pollution streams that are known to be harmful to aquatic wil...↓

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Comment From: Derek Benedict

1/10/24 @ 10:03 PM

I'm just an ordinary senior citizen who lives alone but greatly cares about the eco-enviro health of the Puget Sound/Salish Sea region.

And from what scientific reports have stated --- even if we cut air, land, water pollution today --- right now --...↓

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Comment From: priscilla martinez

1/10/24 @ 8:28 PM

We need to take better care of what is left of our environment, for wildlife, marine life, plant life, and people.

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Comment From: James Hackman

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Ralph Myer

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Arnold and Judith Bendich

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

We"re writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treat...↓

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Comment From: Irene Rowe

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a resident of Washington state, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutri...↓

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Comment From: Elizabeth Larson

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a resident of Washington, and a young person who loves this state and wants to preserve its natural beauty for future generations, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewa...↓

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Comment From: Lyle Courtsal

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Carol Reed-Jones

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to urge you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Wastewater treatment pl...↓

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Comment From: Katherine German

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to request that you require Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant to clean up what they are discharging into Puget Sound. PBDEs, PFASs and nutrient pollution should be kept out of our waterways. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have b...↓

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