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Comment From: Gary Ranz

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Liiza Boyd

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

PLEASE...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. Wastewate...↓

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Comment From: MLou christ

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Humans can & should deal with all their own waste! 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 PBD...↓

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Comment From: Coleen Anderson

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: John Garner

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

We can no longer afford to wait to enforce water quality regulations that are needed to protect salmon in Puget Sound. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment...↓

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Comment From: Kathryn Wilham

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

As a resident of Suquamish for whom the Salish Sea is sacred, 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 discharge...↓

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Comment From: Norm Conrad

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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. As you know only too well, wastewater treat...↓

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Comment From: Dr Demian

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Hi: Regarding the the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant; Please implement strict rules in order to reduce harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. In Puget Sound, high levels of PBDEs have been...↓

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Comment From: Janet marshall-mcconnell

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Sara E Eldridge

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Please Lead efforts 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. As you all know well, waste...↓

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Comment From: Pamela A Okano

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Salmon and orcas are iconic to the Pacific Northwest. That"s why 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 disch...↓

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Comment From: Robert Marino

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Southern Resident Orca Whales are on the verge of extinction. Do something! I"m writing to request that you implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be effective in reducing ha...↓

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Comment From: Jerilyn Hall

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

When you protect our sea life--you protect us--the citizens 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 reduci...↓

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Comment From: Jennifer Simpson

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Stop the forever chemicals going into our precious waters! 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: Wesley Banks

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Terence McGee

1/10/24 @ 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: Susan Kinyon

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I write 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 p...↓

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Comment From: Gloria McClintock

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Ted Mork

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Steve Foster

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to ask 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: Tobey Nelson

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Please don"t renew the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant unless stronger action is taken to prevent discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. We must do all we can to protect the health of ourselves as w...↓

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Comment From: Patrick Conn

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to encourage you to implement the strongest possible 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: Sandra Ciske

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Cathy Brandt

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: K. eggers

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

BETTER HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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: Jane Bright

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Please prioritize the safety of our habitat for both people and the ecology that supports salmon and orcas by requiring pollutants be removed from wastewater. The technology exists. It is only a matter of exercising the authority you already have to ...↓do what is right for the public. I strongly encourage you to implement effective 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. Please put people and our habitat above profits 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: Susan Crampton

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I live in eastern Washington but have come through Puget Sound area on Amtrak and visited friends in the Puget Sound area, and have been very surprised and disgusted at the things that I have seen and heard about discharge of wastewater and other pol...↓lutants into the Sound. As we all become aware of the problems with how things have been done, please take action as our responsible agency for environmental quality in Puget Sound. Please take care of a significant problem and be an example : ). Thank you. I support the letter from Earthjustice below. ------------------------- 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: Ann Wahl

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Virgene Link-New

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Carrie Anderson

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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 treatment plants are a primary s...↓

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Comment From: S.F. Brown

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: priscilla martinez

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Leslie McClure

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to demand that 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: Janet Way

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Our salmon and orca are a high priority. Wastewater pollution must be better regulated and clean water must be required . You must implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be ...↓

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Comment From: Dorothy Jordan

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

As an inhabitant 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 nu...↓

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Comment From: Lynn Erckmann

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am very concerned about the presence of chemical contaminants in wastewater discharge and their effects on salmon, Southern Resident Orcas, and ultimately people. I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge...↓

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Comment From: Linda Zapote Gregory

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I live in the region where orcas habituate and am concerned about their very critical status. For that reason, I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant th...↓at 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. In the past I have heard marine biologists in my region refer to the Department of Ecology as the "Department of Apology" because of the lack of willingness to take actions that would truly help orcas and their endangered salmon species they depend on survive and thrive.

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Comment From: Pat Layden

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Andrea Faste

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Vicki Becker

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Virginia Davis

1/10/24 @ 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 are...↓

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Comment From: Chris Rich

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Barbara Francis

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

C’mon!! This is ridiculous and wrong that harmful levels of pollutants are being discharged into the puget sound PLEASE, do the right thing and implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant th...↓

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Comment From: Roberta Adams

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Nicole Martel

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

We must realize that the ripple effect of this is very significant. 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...↓charges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. They are doing way more damage than we realize, and it is affecting all life on the plant in detrimental ways. We have the power to change the course of history by doing the right thing now. 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: Dave Asher

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Let"s keep our legacy. 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 polluti...↓

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Comment From: Michael Olcsvary

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Robin Hordon

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

EARTHCARE FIRST... includes PROTECTING and SAVING ALL WATERWAYS!!! Robin Hordon Kingston, WA ------------------------ I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastewater Treatment ...↓

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Comment From: Sheri Staley

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

We can"t wait any longer to do the right thing in these instances. We are truly running out of tine to save so very many species... I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastew...↓

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Comment From: Gary Albright

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Alun Vick

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Greg Armstrong

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I recreate in this area of Puget Sound and forage (when and where legal) for shellfish, salmon, Dungeness crab etc., and I’ve just been diagnosed with kidney cancer… I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discha...↓

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Comment From: Christina Davis

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Holly Masri

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to urge you to implement much stronger protective 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. Wast...↓

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Comment From: Ellen Zarter

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am surprised that I have to ask you to take action at the Everett Wastewater Treatment plane. You should be doing this as a matter of routine. Nevertheless, I encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the E...↓

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Comment From: Bonnie Bledsoe

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Why are we polluting Puget Sound...affecting the health of all creatures in the Sound, orcas and salmon among them? Please regulate the wastewater discharge for the Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant to reduce harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and...↓

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Comment From: Alan Muller

1/10/24 @ 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: Julia Buck

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Arly Crawte

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Dorothy Walker

1/10/24 @ 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. These are dangerous pollutants and should not be allowed to be discharged into our waters. I assume our understanding of these chemicals has increased since the permit was last approved. Now is the time to correct a serious problem.

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Comment From: Derek Benedict

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

We must protect the Puget Sound and Salish Sea at all costs in order to protect our ecological biome here in the great Pacific NW. So I’m writing to encourage you to implement strong measures in the wastewater discharge permit for the Everett Wastew...↓

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Comment From: Chris Apap

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Hello, 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 ...↓

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Comment From: Lehman Holder

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

What I"m writing about is flatly unacceptable. 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 nutrie...↓

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Comment From: Celeste Maris

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

The salmon and all species need 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 ...↓

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Comment From: Mark Lutwak

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

My wife and I are 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. The ...↓

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Comment From: Sharon Dunn

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Cecile Thomas

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am a long time resident of 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 discharges of PBDEs, PFA...↓

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Comment From: jessica mcnamara

1/10/24 @ 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. It is incredible that this pollution has been unregulated, for so long, especially since it is common knowledge that both orca and salmon populations are at a new low. Please, Ecology, take your responsibility to regulate more seriously in regard to this issue.

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Comment From: Laura Brakke

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I am asking DOE to be proactive now, to stop this abuse of the Common Spaces-- I’m referring to allowing Everett treatment plant to discharge cancer causing chemicals and forever chemicals into the Sound. The frightening amount of chemicals in our ...↓water affects all life. Human, animal, fish, crustatician, plant, kelp. ellgrass..... all life now is contaminated! Once in the Salish Sea it travels everywhere. I am 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: Spike Mafford

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Please 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 of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution. Waste...↓

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Comment From: Jean Maust

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Hello, As a former employee of Dept of Ecology, I know how difficult environmental improvements can be. But there is nothing more important than caring for our planet and all living systems. Now I am writing to encourage you to implement strong meas...↓

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Comment From: John Francis

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

Just do it! 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. Waste...↓

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Comment From: Ernie Williams

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Betty McNiel

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: JoAnn Polley

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Kevin Gallagher

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Sharon D'Amico

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

I’m writing to ask that 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. Please!-- for the sak...↓e of our children and theirs, the sake of our fragile environment --require a more stringent permit that would require the City of Everett plant to reduce harmful discharges of PBDEs, PFAS, and nutrient pollution into the Snohomish River and Puget Sound. Strong pollution control measures – combined with adequate monitoring – are essential to protect both people and wildlife. 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: Frances Walker

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

The Everett Wastewater Plant’s dangerous pollution of PBDEs & PFAs must be stopped post haste. Please implement robust rules/laws to end this toxic pollution of our Salish Sea & Puget Sound. The salmon and whales dwindling numbers are a testament ...↓

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Comment From: Ed Loosli

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: JOSEPH A BARRECA

1/10/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Kyle Berquist

1/09/24 @ 1:00 AM

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Comment From: Washington State Department of... (Merita Trohimovich)

1/08/24 @ 10:05 AM

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Comment From: Sonja Bodge

10/18/23 @ 8:53 AM

I am in support of the City of Everett's efforts to mitigate the flow of PBDEs into the environment. Thank you!

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