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Energy Northwest halts and inspects circulating‑water discharge after foam reports; subsequent tests show no oil sheen

5793540 · August 21, 2025
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Energy Northwest reported a potential oil indication at Columbia Generating Station Aug. 15, halted discharge as a precaution, sampled for fats/oil/grease and found results below detection limits; the plant restored discharge Aug. 18 and will file a five‑day report with FSEC and Ecology.

Energy Northwest notified the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on Aug. 20 of an environmental compliance investigation at Columbia Generating Station after staff reported possible oil sheens in circulating cooling‑water infrastructure on the evening of Aug. 15. Kelly Elsa Fagan, representing Columbia Generating…

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