The Lakehaven Special Purpose District plays an essential role in protecting Washington’s Puget Sound.
The district works with regulatory agencies to make sure that wastewater overflows are handled properly during heavy rainfalls. “That can happen in winter when we get more rain than normal,” says Randy Martinez, wastewater operations manager. “That can cause I&I issues that increase flows to above permitted levels.”The district and collaborating agencies work to limit overflows and so help keep bacteria from spreading and poisoning the marine life. They ensure that the water is effectively treated before discharge to the sound.Safe environment
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