Clark County — Clark County’s Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized for 100 percent compliance with laws and regulations to protect the environment during 2013.
The Washington State Department of Ecology’s “Outstanding Performance” award was given to the Salmon Creek plant for passing environmental tests, analyzing water samples, submitting reports on time and finishing the year without any permit violations, such as sewage spills.
There are about 330 sewage treatment plants in Washington, of which 126 were honored for perfect compliance with environmental laws and regulations during 2013.
Last week, the Clark County commissioners agreed to transfer the plant to the Discovery Clean Water Alliance, a regional sewer partnership involving Clark County, Clark Regional Wastewater District and the cities of Battle Ground and Ridgefield.
The transfer will take place at the start of 2015, although Clark County will continue to operate the plant at least through 2019.
