Department of Ecology is Seeking Comments on New Rule for Discharges

Discharges of excess nutrients — particularly nitrogen — to Puget Sound from domestic wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are contributing to existing low oxygen levels in Puget Sound. The Clean Water Act and federal rules require WWTPs that contribute to water quality impairments by discharging excess nutrients to take action to prevent this pollution. The Nutrient General Permit applies to 58 domestic WWTPs discharging to marine and estuarine waters of Washington waters of the Salish Sea.  The link below has all the details.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Nutrient-Permit