Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

Underground storage tank operator certification

Learn how to get the required underground storage tank operator certification.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/operator-certification-training

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

Submit your emissions data using WEIRS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/emissions-inventory-reporting

Bench sheets and control charts for labs

Environmental laboratories can find and download quality-control spreadsheets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/bench-sheets-and-control-charts-for-labs-old

Bioretention effectiveness for 6PPD and PFAS

Treatment Effectiveness of Stormwater Facility with HPBSM for Toxic Chemicals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-effectiveness-for-6ppd-and-pfas

Using digital reference thermometers in microbiology testing laboratories

Accredited microbiological labs may use digital reference thermometers under specific conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/using-digital-reference-thermometers-in-microb-1

Choosing an analytical laboratory

Take these steps and consider what you need when choosing an environmental laboratory.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/how-to-choose-an-analytical-laboratory

Laboratory accreditation contacts

Our laboratory accreditation specialists are available to help you and to answer questions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/lab-accreditation-contacts

Applying for laboratory accreditation

Learn specific details on how laboratories may seek and maintain accreditation in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/applying-for-laboratory-accreditation

Measuring Street Sweeping 6PPDQ Whole Environment Load Reductions

Potential for street sweeping to reduce the amount of 6PPDQ on the roadway

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/sweeping-6ppd-load

Lead waste

Learn how your business can manage lead waste properly according to the Dangerous Waste Regulations.

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

Longevity of biological protection using bioretention

Study about the effectiveness of bioretention soil retaining pollution over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/longevity-biological-protection-using-bioretention

Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations

We regulate water and hazardous waste for Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/agrium-kennewick-fertilizer-operations

Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant, Anacortes

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Air Liquide hydrogen plant in Anacortes.

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

Columbia & Cowlitz Railway

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Columbia & Cowlitz Railway in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/columbia-cowlitz-railway

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

Eagle US 2, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Axiall Corporation's Eagle US 2 plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/eagle-us-2-llc

HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/hf-sinclair-puget-sound-refinery

McKinley Paper Company

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles.

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

Mint Farm Electricity Cogeneration Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste for PSE's Mint Farm electricity cogeneration facility.

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

Nippon Dynawave, Longview

We regulate the air, water, and hazardous waste activities at the Nippon Dynawave mill in Longview.

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

North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC)

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the NORPAC paper mill in Longview.

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

Northwest Alloys, Addy

We regulate water and hazardous waste at Alcoa's Northwest Alloys in Addy.

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

Pacific Functional Fluids

We regulate wastewater and hazardous waste activities at Pacific Functional Fluids in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/pacific-functional-fluids

Phillips 66 Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Phillips 66 refinery in Ferndale.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/phillips-66-refinery

Port Townsend Paper

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. pulp and paper mill

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/port-townsend-paper

Puget Sound Energy Ferndale Generating Station

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the PSE Ferndale electricity cogeneration station.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/puget-sound-energy-ferndale-generating-station

SeaPort Sound Terminal

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the SeaPort Sound Terminal in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/seaport-sound-terminal

Tesoro Refinery

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup at Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company in Anacortes.

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

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

Used oil

There are different requirements for businesses managing used oil and waste oil.

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

Labor & Industries and UST electrical work

Underground storage tank testing currently requires both an UST tester and a journeyman electrician.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/service-providers/ust-electrical-work

Water budgets of individual local trees

This study investigates how much water trees use and may help us mitigate stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/water-budgets-of-individual-local-trees

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

Solvay Chemicals, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Solvay chemical plant in Longview.

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

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

Marinas and Class 4 facilities

Spill prevention and preparedness requirements and recommendations for Class 4 marinas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/marinas-class-4-facilities

Hydrologic performance of bioretention

Study of the oldest bioretention facilities to evaluate infiltration performance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-infiltration

Oil spill drills

We require oil spill drills to test and improve industry contingency plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/oil-spill-drills

Tesoro Logistics Anacortes Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Tesoro Logistics operations in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/tesoro-logistics-anacortes

Washington's air quality implementation plan

The State Implementation Plan is an overarching plan to keep Washington's air clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans

Dangerous waste guidance

Businesses in Washington that generate dangerous waste must follow the Dangerous Waste Regulations.

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

Empirical demonstrations under MTCA

Empirical demonstrations can show that applicable groundwater cleanup levels aren’t being exceeded.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/empirical-demonstrations-mtca

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/spills-if-you-spill

Water metering reporting

You can report your water meter use data using our online reporting system.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/water-metering-reporting

Well construction reporting & well report gateway

Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-reporting

Online cleanup guide for homeowners and small businesses

An online cleanup guide for homes and small business properties that might be contaminated.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups

Industrial facility permits and regulation

We regulate air, water, and waste for most of the large industrial facilities in Washington.

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