News releases 2004

Below are news releases about programs, projects, activities and operations of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division during 2004. Back to current news releases.

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December 2004

• Dec. 21, 2004 -- Fast Facts: King County to issue supplemental EIS on seismic issues for Brightwater Treatment Plant
• Dec. 15, 2004 -- King County planning follow-up sediment cleanup in lower Duwamish River
• Dec. 13, 2004 -- City property chosen for site of Carnation wastewater treatment plant

November 2004

• Nov. 5, 2004 -- New wastewater pump station coming for Pacific, Algona residents
• Nov. 5, 2004 -- King County helping Snohomish County Fire District 7 conduct firefighter training

October 2004

• Oct. 25, 2004 -- Sewer workers quickly stop overflow caused by power outage
• Oct. 22, 2004 -- Temporary lane closure required on Elliott Avenue West to make sewer connection
• Oct. 14, 2004 -- Open house Oct. 28 at new Brightwater Project Office
• Oct. 8, 2004 -- Final environmental impact statement to be issued for Carnation wastewater treatment facility
• Oct. 1, 2004 -- King County using seismic findings in design of Brightwater Treatment Plant

September 2004

• Sept. 29, 2004 -- Open house in Covington on proposed wastewater facilities to serve planned growth in south King County
• Sept. 22, 2004 -- Hearing examiner approves shoreline permit for Brightwater tunnel portal, Puget Sound outfall
• Sept. 22, 2004 -- King County learns it can keep $6.6 million in federal grants for wastewater projects
• Sept. 10, 2004 -- Three public meetings in September on reducing impacts of Brightwater wastewater pipeline
• Sept. 9, 2004 -- Nighttime lane closures on Valley Street between Terry and Westlake avenues in Seattle
• Sept. 3, 2004 -- New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system

August 2004

• Aug. 26, 2004 -- King County earns national 'Seal of Approval' for its biosolids recycling program
• Aug. 26, 2004 -- Community open house Sept. 9 on decision process, factors for Carnation wastewater treatment facility
• Aug. 18, 2004 -- King County to receive prestigious national certification of its biosolids recycling program
• Aug. 12, 2004 -- County helps obtain $2.8 million no-interest loan for Vashon wastewater treatment facilities
• Aug. 3, 2004 -- Brightwater Final Environmental Impact Statement ruled adequate

July 2004

• July 29, 2004 -- Community meeting Aug. 10 in Woodinville on design, mitigation for Brightwater treatment system
• July 16, 2004 -- Public meeting on Safety Relief Point permit application
• July 8, 2004 -- King County and Campbell settle appeal of Brightwater Final EIS

June 2004

• June 24, 2004 -- Public urged to comment on impact statement for Carnation wastewater treatment facilities
• June 14, 2004 -- Ferguson, Hammond Lead Bi-Partisan Revision to Sewer Capacity Charge: Creates rate certainty for new homeowners for the next three years
• June 8, 2004 -- Community meeting June 23 on shaping design of Brightwater Treatment Plant
• June 3, 2004 -- King County, Bothell to celebrate completion of underground facility to protect environment
• June 2, 2004 -- Early construction contract for Brightwater should streamline project, reducing costs, impacts and schedule

May 2004

• May 12, 2004 -- Renton, Auburn residents selected as employees of the year at county wastewater treatment plants
• May 4, 2004 -- New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system

April 2004

• April 29, 2004 -- Industrial waste dischargers earn environmental awards for complying with King County regulations
• April 23, 2004 -- King County project to prevent power outages at south Mercer wastewater pump station
• April 21, 2004 -- Brightwater project earns international award for public participation process
• April 19, 2004 -- Tours scheduled at Stillwater Wildlife Area about wetland enhancement proposal
• April 15, 2004 -- Community meeting April 27 on construction impacts of upgrading Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant
• April 8, 2004 -- Cost containment, sound financial practices keep sewer rates lower than projected
• April 8, 2004 -- Where on Earth does it go? Open houses scheduled at King County wastewater treatment plants
• April 7, 2004 -- New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system
• April 1, 2004 -- Final construction for Denny Way combined sewer overflow to begin in Myrtle Edwards Park

March 2004

• March 22, 2004 -- King County seeking public comment on impacts of Hidden Lake sewer improvement project
• March 22, 2004 -- King County completes new pipeline for Seattle's Ravenna Creek restoration project
• March 9, 2004 -- Learn about tunnel construction for Brightwater pipelines at public meetings in Kenmore, Bothell, Shoreline
• March 3, 2004 -- First Brightwater permit application includes plan to protect nearshore habitat in Puget Sound
• March 1, 2004 -- Council approves savings for taxpayers: Bond sales take advantage of lower interest rates

February 2004

• Feb. 4, 2003 -- This Week: Sewer repair method saves money, reduces neighborhood impacts, ensures reliability

January 2004

• Jan. 28, 2004 -- New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system
• Jan. 23, 2004 -- County workers stop small wastewater overflow into Duwamish Waterway
• Jan. 8, 2004 -- Storm causes power outage, overflow at Pacific Pump Station