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City reports reductions in road pollutants, increased inspections under stormwater program
Summary
The city's street and stormwater manager reported tangible reductions in pollutants entering Moses Lake after program changes in 2025: three sweepers removed 261 tons of material to date, inspections increased, staff received specialized certifications and a recent Department of Ecology audit produced positive initial feedback.
Brad Mitchell, the city's street and stormwater manager, presented the 2025 accomplishments and near-term plans for Moses Lake's stormwater program, telling council the division has focused on reducing pollutant loads entering Moses Lake through sweeping, retention-area maintenance and outreach.
Mitchell said the city's three street sweepers have removed 261 tons (about 522,000 pounds) of material so far in 2025 and that, with two additional sweeping cycles, the program expects to top one million pounds…
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