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City’s wastewater compliance under settlement talks with State and Regional Water Boards, special counsel says

3087116 · April 23, 2025
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Special counsel reported that the State Water Resources Control Board invited settlement negotiations over alleged noncompliance with Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board orders; the city has engaged in discussions and is tracking regulatory reports.

Special counsel Michelle Chester told the Island City Council on April 15 that the State Water Resources Control Board sent the city a letter in December 2024 inviting settlement negotiations over alleged violations of Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board administrative orders, and that the city agreed to engage in confidential settlement talks.

Chester said the letter "elevated the matter further" and created a forum for the city, the regional board and the State Water Board to discuss concerns about the city’s secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment…

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