Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

U.S. Oil Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the U.S. Oil and Refining Co. oil refinery in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/us-oil-refining

WestRock, Longview

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the WestRock mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/westrock-longview

Sonoco Paper Mill

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at Sonoco Products Company in Sumner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/sonoco

Packaging Corp. of America, Wallula

We regulate air, water, hazardous waste, and compost at the PCA mill in Wallula.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/pca-wallula

Lanxess Corporation (Formerly Emerald Kalama Chemical)

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the Lanxess Corporation plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/lanxess-corporation

Manuals & procedures for accredited labs

Download the procedure manual, and find tips and tools for accredited environmental labs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/manual-and-procedures-for-accredited-laboratories

Cosmo Specialty Fibers

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at Cosmo Specialty Fibers in Cosmopolis.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/cosmo-specialty-fibers

Stormwater general permits

We issue permits to protect lakes, rivers, and saltwater from polluted stormwater runoff.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits

Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit

Georgia Pacific, Camas

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup actions at the Georgia Pacific mill in Camas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/georgia-pacific-camas

Efficiency services for manufacturing and industrial facilities

We offer consulting services for manufacturing and industrial facilities to improve efficiency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance/efficiency-services-for-manufacturing-industries

Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Information from Ecology and WDFW about mineral prospecting and placer mining, and ESHB 1261.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/mineral-prospecting-and-placer-mining

Step three: Is it listed?

Determine if your waste is on the F, K, P, or U lists in the regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-listed

WestRock, Tacoma

We regulate water, hazardous waste and cleanup at RockTenn's WestRock pulp and paper mill in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/westrock-tacoma

Dental waste

Dental offices generate dangerous waste that must be disposed of properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/dentists

For operators: Biosolids fees, forms, & annual reports

Help for operators and managers with permits, annual reports, and fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-facilities-fees-forms-annual-report

Boatyard General Permit

This permit protects marine waters from toxics that can get into stormwater runoff from boatyards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/boatyard-general-permit

Heat pump & air conditioning return flow UIC wells

Groundwater circulated through a heat pump/air conditioning (HAC) system has to meet requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/heat-pump-air-conditioning-return-flow-wells

401 Water Quality Certifications for federal facilities

EPA writes NPDES permits for federal facilities. We issue water quality certifications for permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-npdes-federal-permits

Northwest Alloys, Longview

We regulate water, hazardous waste and cleanup activities at Northwest Alloys in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/northwest-alloys-longview

Overview of permitting & certifications

Find information on how to get a permit or certification from Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/overview-of-permitting

Rulemaking at Ecology

Find out about our rulemaking activities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking

Pacific Coast Coal Company

We permit the water quality discharge at the Pacific Coast Coal Company for the John Henry Mine.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/pccc

Modeling the environment

Computer models mathematically represent part of the environment to predict potential changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment

Puyallup River tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We’re studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Puyallup River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/puyallup-river-tributaries

Marine algae & plankton

Marine algae blooms are overgrowths of plankton. They can look like a spill in the water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/marine-algae-plankton

Pollution prevention (P2)

Learn about pollution prevention (P2) and how you can apply best practices to your business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention

EPA Vessel General Permit

Find out about the EPA Vessel General Permit and tap into helpful resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/epa-vessel-general-permit-graywater

WQWebPortal guidance

Learn how to submit your permit documents electronically through the WQWebPortal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance/wqwebportal-guidance

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Air

SEPA Guidance for Environmental Checklist

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-air

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports are required for certain facilities with certain chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/toxics-release-inventory

Washington's biosolids permit system

Help for operators with permit applications, and those managing permit coverage, including modifications.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-permit-system

Water quality monitoring methods for rivers & streams

Learn how we measure water quality in rivers and streams, including methods and parameters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-monitoring-methods

Dangerous waste permits

Facilities that store, treat, or dispose of dangerous waste must have a dangerous waste permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dangerous-waste-permits

Water quality permit database — PARIS

Our PARIS database lets you access water quality permits, discharge-monitoring reports, and more.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-database

Henderson Inlet effectiveness monitoring

Our monitoring work in Henderson Inlet shows how local projects reduced fecal coliform in water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/henderson-inlet

Acronyms & glossary for the Toxics Cleanup Program

We have a list of acronyms and terms commonly used in contaminated site cleanup work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/toxic-cleanup-acronyms

Solvent-contaminated wipes

Follow these best management practices for solvent-contaminated wipes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvent-wipes

Salish Sea Model

We use a computer tool that simulates hydrodynamic and water quality processes in the Salish Sea.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment/salish-sea-modeling

Meet our team

Businesses can contact our team for non-enforcement pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance/meet-our-team

Guidance for contaminated water on construction sites

Information on how to manage contaminated water on construction sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/contaminated-water-on-construction-sites

Clean Water Act: Section 401 Water Quality Certifications

Under the Clean Water Act, we help make sure projects, actions, and activities don't harm state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification

Approved sampling and analysis procedures

Approved laboratory analysis methods for cleaning up contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/sampling-and-analysis-procedures

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Surface water

Guidance to complete Surface water section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water/environmental-elements-surface-water

Equivalent stormwater manuals for municipal stormwater permits

We provide information for municipal stormwater permittees about equivalent stormwater manuals for Phase I and both the Eastern and Western Washington Phase II municipal stormwater permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/stormwater-manuals/equivalent-stormwater-manuals-for-municipal-stormw

Tracking residential wastewater and stormwater rates

November 20, 2024 Blog post:

Our interactive data dashboard helps organize information about residential wastewater and stormwater costs to prioritize future clean water projects and funding needs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/november-2024/tracking-residential-wastewater-and-stormwater-rates

What is wastewater?

We limit the pollution that wastewater treatment plants and industries discharge into state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater

118 wastewater treatment plants across Washington receive Ecology award

August 1, 2024 News release: Wastewater Treatment Plant Awards 2023

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug1-awards-for-wastewater-treatment-plants

Discharge limits for domestic wastewater facilities

Wastewater treatment plants must meet minimum performance standards/technology-based effluent limits

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater/discharge-standards-limits

125 wastewater treatment plants earn outstanding performance honors

August 25, 2020 News release: 125 wastewater treatment plants earn outstanding performance awards for 2019.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/125-wastewater-treatment-plants-awards