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Bill would require Ecology to post and notify public about sewage spills; advocates back transparency, agency flags implementation needs
Summary
Senate Bill 5450 would direct Ecology to publish an interactive map of reported sewage spills and provide public notifications within four hours of receipt; tribal, conservation and public‑health groups supported the bill while Ecology described staffing and jurisdictional clarifications needed for implementation.
Senate Bill 5450, discussed in the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee on Jan. 31, would require the Department of Ecology to publish a public‑facing website with a mapping interface for reported sewage spills and to implement a public notification system that gives members of the public the option to receive alerts within four hours of Ecology receiving notice of a spill.
Sponsor Sen. Patty Kuderer (Vice Chair Slatter presiding for public testimony in the hearing) and others said the bill is intended to increase transparency and allow residents, recreational users, and businesses to make informed choices about water use and public health.…
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