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Supporters urge passage of Sewage ‘‘Right to Know’’ bill; Ecology flags staffing and implementation needs
Summary
House Bill 16 70 would require public, map-based notifications about untreated sewage discharges and four-hour public notification after reports. Supporters say the measure will help recreationists and tribes; Ecology said implementation requires staffing and clarified local health agencies handle public health advisories.
House Bill 16 70, the Sewage Spill Right-to-Know Act, drew testimony from recreation advocates, environmental groups and state agencies who described difficulties finding timely information about untreated sewage discharges.
Stina Troyer, Blue Water Task Force coordinator and Tacoma resident, said she relies on water-quality information before diving and “want[s] to know whether or not I'm swimming in poo.” Peter Stukwist of the Surfrider Foundation said climate-driven…
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