Puget Sound Green Pages

Water Pollution and Water Quality

Last updated: June 24, 2003


 


PUGET SOUND AREA

Chehalis River Council

 

Formed to lead the implementation of the Chehalis River Basin Action Plan (CRBAP). Provides information on water quality, water resources and water issues.

Duwamish Coalition

 

An alliance of public and private organizations whose work addresses economic and environmental issues in the Duwamish industrial corridor. Excellent reports and maps.

Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition

 

Formed by an alliance of community, environmental and small business groups affected by ongoing pollution and cleanup plans for the Duwamish River. Our mission is to ensure a Duwamish River cleanup that is accepted by and benefits the community and is protective of fish, wildlife and human health. We are a formal "community advisory group" recognized by EPA and representing the interests of the community. We have received funding to hire a Technical Advisor to review all cleanup related studies and plans. We are involved in all aspects of the proposed cleanup and are working to ensure that the cleanup meets community standards.

Environmental Extension Service

King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP)

King County Earth Legacy Initiative

 

Recognizes environmental programs, people, and companies working together to improve and enhance air, land and water quality in our region.

King County Industrial Waste Program

King County Stormwater Pollution Control Manual

 

Also issue violation notices and formal enforcement actions for noncompliance.

King County Surface Water Design Manual (Water & Land Resources Division)

 

The King County Surface Water Design Manual contains the minimum stormwater controls required of new development in unincorporated King County, WA. The King County Design Manual is also used by many other jurisdictions, outside of King County and Washington State, in implementing their own stormwater policies. The Design Manual addresses downstream impacts to both Water Quantity and Water Quality. Associated software and support documents available for downloading.

King County Wastewater Treatment Division

King County Water Quality Assessment: Duwamish River and Elliott Bay

King County Waterways 2000

Municipal Research and Services Center: Environment and Natural Resources

 

Information on environmental issues that relate to Washington cities and towns, including links to governmental agencies and other environment-oriented web sites. Features current information on shoreline management, the State Environmental Policy Act, wetlands and regulatory reform.

Puget Sound Action Team

 

A partnership of state agencies and tribal and local governments charged with developing and coordinating conservation programs to protect and restore Puget Sound.

Seattle Public Utilities

US EPA Groundwater Protection Unit (Region 10)

US EPA Water Office (Region 10)

US G.S. Bibliography of Water Resource Reports for the State of Washington

 

produced by the USGS and State Agencies.

US G.S. Water Resources of Washington State

Washington State DOE Water Quality Program

Washington State DOE Water Resources Program

Washington State Permit Handbook - Water Quality

 

 

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

American Water Works Association

 

An international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Founded in 1881, AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world. Its more than 50,000 members represent the full spectrum of the drinking water community: treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others who hold genuine interest in water supply and public health. Membership includes more than 3,700 utilities that supply water to roughly 170 million people in North America.

FedStats Environmental Statistics

 

 

Groundwater Remediation Technologies Analysis Center

 

Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates information on innovative groundwater remediation technologies, prepares reports by technical teams, and maintains an active outreach program. Its activities are guided by an external Guidance committee composed of representatives from interested public- and private-sector organizations.

Universities Water Information Network

 

Disseminates information of interest to the water resources community and all concerned with our water resources.

US EPA American Heritage Rivers

US EPA Groundwater and Drinking Water Office

US EPA Wastewater Management

US EPA Water Office

US EPA Watershed Tools Directory

US EPA Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Office

Wastewater Engineering Virtual Library

 

Comprehensive resource for Wastewater Engineering. Part of the WWW Virtual Library.

Water on Line

 

Your business connection for the water and wastewater industries.

WATERSHEDSS

 

Water, Soil, and Hydro-Environmental Decision Support System. A decision support system for non-point pollution control.

 


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