Availablity of Draft Permit #
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NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT
PERMIT NO.: WA0021253
APPLICANT: City of Kittitas
PO Box 719 Kittitas, WA 98934
FACILITY: Kittitas Publicly Owned Treatment Works
600 Industrial Loop Kittitas, WA 98934
The City of Kittitas has applied for renewal of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. WA0021253 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the Federal Clean Water Act. The City of Kittitas presently owns or operates a wastewater treatment plant which is designed to handle an average/maximum daily flow of 0.45 million gallons per day. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued.
Following evaluation of the application and other available information, a draft permit has been developed which would allow the discharge of treated activated sludge wastewater from a dual basin sequencing batch reactor to Cooke Creek. All discharges to be in compliance with the Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Standards for a permit to be issued. A tentative determination has been made on the effluent limitations and special permit conditions that will prevent and control pollution. A final determination will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this notice have been evaluated.
PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION
The draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed at the Department of Ecology (Department) website: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/paris/DocumentSearch.aspx?PermitNumber=&FacilityName=kittitas%20potw&City=&County=&Region=0&PermitType=0&DocumentType=0. The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Central Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies at the Central Regional Office, please e-mail publicrecordsofficer@ecy.wa.gov or write to Public Records Officer, Department of Ecology, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504.
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. All comments must be submitted by December 4, 2023 to be considered for the final determination. Submit comments online at: https://wq.ecology.commentinput.com?id=AFNceBfbU. Written comments should be sent to: Water Quality Permit Coordinator, Department of Ecology, Central Regional Office, 1250 West Alder Street, Union Gap, WA 98903-0009.
Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. The request for a hearing shall state the interest of the party and the reasons why a hearing is necessary. The request should be sent to the above address. The Department will hold a hearing if it determines that there is significant public interest. If a hearing is to be held, public notice will be published at least 30 days in advance of the hearing date. Any party responding to this notice with comments will be mailed a copy of a hearing public notice.
Please bring this public notice to the attention of persons who you know would be interested in this matter. The Department is an equal opportunity agency. If you need this publication in an alternate format, please contact us at (509) 575-2490 or TTY (for the speech and hearing impaired) at 711 or 1-800-833-6388.
PUBLISH: Daily Record: November 4, 2023 / LEGAL #444189
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
The article discusses the renewal of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for a wastewater treatment plant. This is directly related to SDG 6, which focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all. Additionally, the discharge of treated activated sludge wastewater into Cooke Creek raises concerns about the impact on aquatic life, connecting it to SDG 14, which aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials.
- SDG 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, particularly from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
The article highlights the need for a renewed permit that ensures the wastewater treatment plant meets the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations. This aligns with SDG 6.3, which aims to improve water quality by reducing pollution and minimizing the release of hazardous substances. Additionally, the discharge of activated sludge wastewater into Cooke Creek raises concerns about marine pollution, linking it to SDG 14.1.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Effluent limitations and special permit conditions
- Compliance with Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Standards
The article mentions that a draft permit has been developed with effluent limitations and special permit conditions to prevent and control pollution. These limitations and conditions can serve as indicators to measure progress towards the targets of SDG 6.3 and SDG 14.1. Additionally, compliance with the Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Standards is another indicator that can be used to assess the effectiveness of pollution prevention measures.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials. | – Effluent limitations and special permit conditions – Compliance with Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Standards |
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, particularly from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution. | – Effluent limitations and special permit conditions – Compliance with Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Standards |
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Source: dailyrecordnews.com
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