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Stories about Getting to Clean Water: Stormwater Sleuths Solve the Mystery of the Putrid Pipe - Pullman’s hunt for the elusive, illicit discharge

The illicit stormwater discharge often lurks out of sight under a city's buildings and streets. The challenge for cities is to locate and eliminate this pollution source.

April 4, 2013

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Tacoma Smelter Plume: Yard cleanup program comment period starts today

Some yards in Ruston, west Tacoma, and south Vashon-Maury Island could have high levels of arsenic and lead from the former Asarco smelter in Tacoma.

March 14, 2013

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Ecology investigates contaminated groundwater at Boeing Auburn site

Some western Washington residents are getting new information about a continuing investigation into a plume of contaminated groundwater.

Feb. 15, 2013

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Be safe: NOAA says uptick in coastal marine debris can include hazardous items

Washington coast may get more debris due to the Japan tsunami. Please look for hazard symbols and labels before picking up items. Call 1-855-WACOAST to report any potentially hazardous items.

Feb. 11, 2013

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Proper care of your water well can be a matter of life and death

Every year people and animals are injured or killed from a fall into an abandoned or improperly covered water well.

Jan. 11, 2013

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Stories about Getting to Clean Water: Stormwater Sleuths Solve the Mystery of the Putrid Pipe - Pullman’s hunt for the elusive, illicit discharge

Tacoma Smelter Plume: Yard cleanup program comment period starts today

Ecology investigates contaminated groundwater at Boeing Auburn site

Be safe: NOAA says uptick in coastal marine debris can include hazardous items

Proper care of your water well can be a matter of life and death