| July 17, 2000
King County seeks nominations for a new regional wastewater treatment plant site King County invites the general public to participate in the site selection process for a new regional wastewater treatment plant. To help King County in their siting effort, community members are invited to nominate a site (or sites) that might be suitable for the new treatment plant. The new facility will be located somewhere in northern King County or southern Snohomish County to accommodate population growth in those areas. Sites that are eligible and appropriate for nomination include undeveloped, partially developed, or fully developed parcels or combination of parcels. The site for the wastewater treatment facility should be at least 25 acres, but preferably 60 acres or larger. A map illustrating the preferred siting area is available with the application. Virtually anyone, ranging from representatives of agencies, local governments, businesses, industries, property owners, community organizations, individuals and groups of individuals, may nominate a site. King County strives to be a good neighbor and will build facilities that meet the region's needs and enhance the local community. By working with property owners, communities, and local governments, the county will develop "mitigation" for the site related to the impacts so that the community will regard the new treatment plant as an improvement in the quality of life in the area. Applications are available on the Web site at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/rfn/, or may be requested via fax or mail by calling Christina Faine at (206) 296-1956. Additionally, the public is invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 26 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the offices of the Snohomish County Economic Development Council, located in Everett at 728 134th St. SW, Suite 219. Community nominated sites will be evaluated along with sites identified by the county. In early 2001, ten to 15 sites will be chosen for further evaluation based on engineering and environmental constraints and other criteria approved by the King County Council. In late 2001, the field will be narrowed to three to five sites. In late 2002, the King County Executive will select the preferred site, pipeline routes, and marine outfall. Application forms are due back to the King County Wastewater Treatment Division by August 17, 2000 at 4 p.m.
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