Public Information Document
State Environmental Policy Act
The Final Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for the Carnation
Wastewater Treatment Facility has
been issued.
A complete public information document about the Final EIS is available as a PDF file (112 KB).
Several years ago, the City of Carnation determined
that replacing on-site septic systems with a wastewater
treatment facility is important to address public
health concerns, achieve the city’s comprehensive
plan goals, and maintain and enhance community
livability. The Carnation City Council contracted with
King County to design, build and operate the treatment
facility, which will include a treatment plant,
conveyance pipe and discharge site. This facility will
serve the city and its urban growth area as defined
in the city’s comprehensive plan.
King County is committed to protecting public health
and the environment. The regional wastewater treatment utility operated by King County has provided safe,
environmentally sound wastewater treatment in the
central Puget Sound region for 40 years.
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for this
facility was issued on June 28, 2004. It analyzed
in detail the characteristics, probable significant
environmental impacts and mitigation measures for
the Carnation Wastewater Treatment Facility alternatives.
A public hearing and 30-day comment period
yielded comments from eight government agencies
and 20 individuals or groups. Responses to these
comments are included in the Final EIS.
The Final EIS consists of the Draft EIS (bound separately) and an addendum. The addendum consists
of responses to comments on the Draft EIS and
changes made in the EIS as a result of those comments.
Copies of the addendum are being sent to
recipients of the Draft EIS and people who commented
on the Draft EIS.
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