Freshwater treatment season wraps; post-treatment survey and $15,000 budget surplus reported

Ocean Shores staff reported the freshwater treatment program for 2025 is complete and that Terry McNabb of Aquatechnics will perform a post-treatment survey and prepare reports on chemical use and outcomes.

Staff said the program ran under budget by about $15,000, leaving funds that could be used for a spring Procolore treatment; the presenter said Aquatechnics is the only vendor in Washington state authorized to use that chemical. The presenter said Aquatechnics will return in spring to use Procolore if appropriate based on the post-treatment analysis.

Staff also said a Fresh Waterways town hall will be held Oct. 21 to review Herrera’s cyanobacteria plan and funding options and sources; staff confirmed the town hall is listed on the city website. No formal action or funding allocation was taken at the committee meeting.