International District site cleanup now complete
According to the Washington Department of Ecology, the two blocks of Seattle’s International District no longer need to be on the state’s contaminated sites list. The property now houses a community center, residential units, businesses, a library branch, and a health clinic.
Originally, the King County Metro Transit had both contaminated groundwater and soil. The area was purchased and redeveloped by the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority.
Maura O’Brien, who oversaw the cleanup, was pleased to have achieved the milestone. The Department of Ecology will seek public comment until November 16 about several steps that will formally finish out the cleanup process for the site.
The site was originally contaminated by a previous owner who had used it for maintaining, fueling, and parking buses. More than 12,000 tons of petroleum contaminated soil was removed in 1994, and groundwater and deep soil were treated from 1995 to 1996. Natural processes have dissipated the remaining contamination.
Some businesses and organizations choose to use momentous achievements such as this as a public relations announcements, using ad specialties or banner printing to celebrate the official declaration of a clean site. Promotin such work on a company’s behalf can help them to increase their green and environmentally friendly reputation with their customers.
Those who are interested in offering comments or asking questions about the cleanup process should contact the Washington Department of Ecology.
Originally, the King County Metro Transit had both contaminated groundwater and soil. The area was purchased and redeveloped by the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority.
Maura O’Brien, who oversaw the cleanup, was pleased to have achieved the milestone. The Department of Ecology will seek public comment until November 16 about several steps that will formally finish out the cleanup process for the site.
The site was originally contaminated by a previous owner who had used it for maintaining, fueling, and parking buses. More than 12,000 tons of petroleum contaminated soil was removed in 1994, and groundwater and deep soil were treated from 1995 to 1996. Natural processes have dissipated the remaining contamination.
Some businesses and organizations choose to use momentous achievements such as this as a public relations announcements, using ad specialties or banner printing to celebrate the official declaration of a clean site. Promotin such work on a company’s behalf can help them to increase their green and environmentally friendly reputation with their customers.
Those who are interested in offering comments or asking questions about the cleanup process should contact the Washington Department of Ecology.