Kittitas County staff warn Ryegrass septage land‑application could end within three years

Aug 11, 2026

Department staff told the Board that the permitting agency has signaled Ryegrass may lose land‑application authorization within three years, prompting plans for alternative disposal, outreach to Ellensburg, and a six‑month planning timeline to protect service levels and fees.

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Jesse Cox told the Board the permitting agency for land application of biosolids has indicated the County "may lose ability to land apply within three years at the Ryegrass facility," a development that could force the county to find alternative septage disposal methods.

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