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Department of Ecology flagged lagoon solids and freeboard issues; council debates temporary processing vs. larger pump-and-haul
Summary
A Department of Ecology inspection and staff reports identified limited freeboard and solids accumulation in Orting’s wastewater lagoons; councilists debated immediate pump-and-haul spending versus testing trailer-mounted dewatering equipment.
Council reviewed an urgent wastewater item after staff packet materials and an Ecology inspection letter dated July 14 raised concerns about lagoon solids accumulation and limited freeboard in Orting’s sequencing batch reactors. The Ecology letter and engineering notes advised timely corrective action to avoid unauthorized discharges and to ensure permit compliance.
Public works staff described operational constraints: one SBR basin is out of service due to liner degradation and another requires relining; limited…
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