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Local 1998 and earlier Community Topics Which Are Interesting or Controversial Be sure to visit Coastal and Estuary Concerns. - For more information see: Lewis County issues page or the Grays Harbor County Issues page or the Thurston County Issues page for more information on issues covered on this Hot Topic page. Learn about 700,000 sites which handle dangerous chemicals at this award winning EPA site Back to top Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), growth, treatment plants, NPDES permits, development and community related Related topicsfor 1999 and later Dec. 30, 1998 The Chronicle reports that here in the Chehalis watershed vending machines for water are here and on the way to your neighborhood. Dec. 30, 1998 How do AandE (TV), Hollywood and lawyers relate to water quality? Dec. 21, 1998 According to The Montesano Vidette the City of McCleary plans sewer system plans, repairs and rate increases. Dec. 19, 1998 According to the The Aberdeen Daily World the City of Aberdeen is debating conditions and budget needs mandated by legal consent agreement related to the sewer rate hike. Dec. 17, 1998 While out of the watershed there are other local communties with treatment plant problems (South Bend). Dec. 15, 1998 The Chronicle reports after months of work Pe Ell's water system is almost repaired and ready to go. Dec. 14, 1998 After years of effort, and while protecting the aquifer, the Grand Mound treatment plant is finally a reality. Dec. 12, 1998 Wa DOE has issued a new report on water quality for Deep Creek and Bunker Creek. Dec. 02, 1998 As storm waters increase The Aberdeen Daily World reports that stormwater is a challenge in Abederdeen. Dec. 01, 1998 The The Chronicle reports Centralia's concern over costs of treatment plant. Nov. 23, 1998 Despite all the water coming down Pe Ell continues to have water quality problems. Oct. 27, 1998 The Chronicle reports: Test shows Napavine water safe Oct. 27, 1998 The Chronicle reports: Chehalis sewer rate potential increase is a political and a water quality issue. Oct. 22, 1998 The The Aberdeen Daily World reports water contaimination problem in Ocean Shores. Oct. 22, 1998 The The Chronicle reported on Oct 17 progress made on Napavine water contamination. Oct. 06, 1998 Citizens concerned about cost of clean water and waste treatment in Pe Ell. Oct. 06, 1998 Growth, maintenance, planning and clean water are part of Chehalis utility rate increase concerns. Sep. 20, 1998 Thanks to Washington Department of Ecology for this Briefsheet on the Chehalis TMDL Sep. 15, 1998 Under the headline "County postpones franchise hearing" the The Chronicle included stories on: Stormwater ordinance, Lewis County Water Conservancy Board, and additional flood funds to PIE Sep. 15, 1998 The The Chronicle reports on the acceptance of the Chehalis wastewater agreement and approval of Chehalis membership on the CBP in this article on the TMDL and other topics. Sep. 05, 1998 WaDOE extending an invitation for participation in Lewis County discharge permit holders review process. Sep. 02, 1998 Thurston septic fee plan rescinded. Sep. 02, 1998 Pe Ell hires treatment plant operator. Aug. 27, 1998 Pe Ell makes the news again with a wastewater treatment plant fine. Aug. 26, 1998 Ecology refuses Centalia decree to settle TMDL lawsuit. Aug. 21, 1998 Here's more news on the Onalaska treatment plant problems. Aug. 21, 1998 Meanwhile, Pe Ell has fired the waste treatment plant operator. Aug. 21, 1998 And Thurston county finds resistance over septic tank taxes. Aug. 21, 1998 And finally there's news of a potential public water system in Satsop! Aug. 19, 1998 No new sewer hookups for Onalaska, according to Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) Aug. 15, 1998 Despite protests Ocean Shores approves sewer project. Aug. 01, 1998 Another watershed city, McCleary, encounters treatment plant inflow and infiltration problems (I & I) Aug. 01, 1998 The Montesano Vidette reports that Aberdeen contracts for new water filtration system. Jul. 30, 1998 City of Aberdeen close to loan for water treatment plant. Jul. 30, 1998 Elma addresses water and sewer concerns with this proactive decision. Jul. 29, 1998 Centralia committee has recommendations for waste treatment options. Jul. 28, 1998 Change of heart or did Ecology blink and give okay for study of aeration to solve Chehalis TMDL problem? Jul. 24, 1998 Centralia asks citizens to reduce water use. Jul. 18, 1998 Grays Harbor receives $3.5 million for sewer treatment plant upgrade. Jul. 16, 1998 Cities are overtaking vegetated areas and affecting storm runoff, a study shows in this report from the Olympian and American Forests. Jul. 15, 1998 Among many items, Centralia City Council votes to sign TMDL consent decree. Jul. 14, 1998 City of Chehalis reluctantly settles water lawsuit (TMDL). Jul. 08, 1998 Centralia Chronicle endorses aeration as solution to TMDL Jul. 07, 1998 The House Agriculture and Ecology Committee held a meeting on July 7. This meeting was reported on by the Olympian, The Chronicle, and the Associated Press. Each report takes a different slant and focus. They are all related to the TMDL issue in Lewis County that deals with the quality of the Chehalis River. Jun. 27, 1998 Centralia's treatment plant options - burn it or apply it as biosolids. Jun. 27, 1998 Ecology says no to City of Chehalis solution of aeration to meet TMDL requirements. Jun. 27, 1998 Ocean Shores confronts sewage treatment decisions. Jun. 18, 1998 Here is an annual report from Wa DOE on Chehalis Best Management Practices. Jun. 11, 1998 Aberdeen improvements to treatment plant on hold. May. 28, 1998 Legislative Leaders endure painful evening meeting on development in Lewis County May. 28, 1998 A letter related to Lewis County Comprehensive Plan and rural economic development. May. 22, 1998 Ecology focuses on Pe Ell sewers and declares moratorium. May. 22, 1998 Darigold addresses Chehalis River TMDL requirements. Apr. 15, 1998 The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust has a new conservation easement! Mar. 26, 1998 WSU Cooperative Educ supplied this article on Is there a future for wastewater as drinking water? Even though Draper has announced a change in plans, the following stories have continuing water related interest: Apr. 14, 1998 On April 14 high costs were identified as reason for cancellation of Draper Plant plan Apr. 14, 1998 On April 13 Draper Farms announced Centralia dropped as site for processing plant Feb. 28, 1998 Local residents concerned about water and proposed chicken plant Two ealier articles on Draper farms are Draper finds Centralia 'home' and Chicken processing and water demands February 10, 1998 This report The Chehalis River is in trouble deserves reading. February 4, 1998 The Chronicle reported on a City of Chehalis public meeting dealing with alternative plans for Chehalis wastewater treatment plan January 21, 1998 In early January the CRC provided WaDOE with comments on a proposed revision to the NPDES permit for Centralia Mining Company. We feel that the new revision has the potential to harm the quality of water discharged from that site. June 30 1997 Two stories on city - state meetings and an article on cities rethinking waste treatment were in the Chronicle June 28th. 1997 Washington Makes Progress in Water Law, But Not Enough Capital Press June 1997 The Chronicle in an September editorial endorses Centralia's water quality and water quantity approach. Onalaska's treatment plant is the focus of attention in these articles. Improperly treated wastewater can be a contributing factor to poor water quality. Onalaska water warning ended Criminal investigation considered an Environmental Health Advisory is issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology and Lewis County Health Department Onalaska wastewater raises concerns July 3 Added Aberdeen advisory to boil water May 29, 1997 an interesting prespective on the costs of growth March 11, 1997 Governor Locke decision on cogeneration plan added November 14, 1996 Governor Lowry letter added to Chehalis Power articles. November 8 1996 Water resources are an issue Chehalis Power is the subject of this Chronicle report. July 11 1996 The Chronicle reported on flood repair activities taking place down stream. A related story appeared in the Olympian on July 9th. Both focused on a U.S. Department of Agriculture supported effort to stabilize an undercut streambank on the Chehalis. They reported that 15,000 to 20,000 tons of rip rap were being placed on the Chehalis River. The Chronicle, June 18, 1996 reported on developments and activities of the Flood Action Council in Lewis County. This group is doing a lot of good work and involving residents in meetings devoted to issues related to the 1996 flood. 20,000 tons (40,000,000 pounds) of rip rap might appear to have an impact on residents both upstream and downstream of that site and perhaps events like this point out the need for and importance of coordination and cooperation throughout the basin. Olympian June 28 1996 A community north of Lacey was involved in testing of septic tanks. While the community is not part of our basin, the results of the tests are important. In that test of 28 systems, 17 failed. This is a very high failure rate - but it does point out that septic tank owners simply can't flush and forget. Ground water must be protected and while a septic system is a good, economical way to deal with waste, they must be maintained and cared for. Your local Department of Health can provide you information on the care and maintenance needed to keep a septic system in good shape. June 25 1996 the Olympian reported that the Thurston County commissioners approved new zoning for the Grand Mound area. This has the potential to move that area one step closer to gaining a water and sewer system. If the property owners approve a local improvement district to pay for the project a system could begin operation by April of 1998. Grand Mound residents and businesses currently depend upon septic systems. A conversion to a sewage system is a positive step and one which should protect the aquifer and the quality of water. The Chronicle, July 11, 1996 reported: "Sometimes the cause is human sewage. Sometimes it's waste-oil or lawn fertilizer. Whatever the cause, Washington waters are becoming less fit for drinking, fishing and swimming, state environmental officials said Wednesday." "Ground water supplies, once plentiful in the state, are now being challenged as never before. Population growth and accompanying demands for water use, pesticides and nitrates in tested wells, and lower than average rainfall over the years are testing the state's ability to sustain high quality water supplies" the report said." br> May 21, 1996 Initiative 188 Marine water protection is a key issue for many industries which depend upon the health of water for the success of their business. Are there enough laws and regulations to protect the marine waters or is the power of a new agency needed? The official ballot title: "Shall marine water protection programs be extended, oil spill prevention increased and funded by oil shipment taxes, offshore oil-drilling banned, and salmon habitat incentives offered?", barely describes the content of this initiative. More information can be obtained from the Secretary of State office May 1, 1996 Flood Protection How do you prevent another 1996 flood? Watch the newspapers and follow the activities of groups working to address the flooding issue. Are dikes, dams, holding ponds or other techniques going to protect you? Where should they be? Which counties should work on them? Should the counties work alone or together? March 1, 1996 Gas fired co-generation plants which create and sell electric power are becoming an issue in the basin. Here are two thoughts of view which are opposed to the plant location and cooling method. The water consumption and its impact on water quality is a major issue. Individuals are invited to send their comments to the CRC. Here are two: Gas Man Comes and Long term Water Impact Back to CRC Index - or - Go to What's New

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