NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION

The City of Moses Lake has applied for renewal of its State

Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of

Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-216

Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

PERMIT NO.:     ST-8024

APPLICANT:     City of Moses Lake

        P.O. Box 1579

        Moses Lake, WA 98837

FACILITY:        Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant

        6691 Randolph Road NE

        Moses Lake, WA 98837

The City of Moses Lake has applied for renewal of its State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

The City presently owns and operates a municipal extended aeration/activated sludge plant with Ultraviolet Disinfection and Infiltration Basins which is designated for an average monthly flow of 0.75 million gallons per day. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued.

The Department of Ecology is proposing to renew the permit and is hereby issuing public notice of its intent. Interested persons are invited to submit their name, address, and comments regarding this permit to:

Water Quality Permit Coordinator

Department of Ecology

Eastern Regional Office

4601 N. Monroe Street

Spokane, WA 99205

E-mail comments should be sent to Marcia Sands at msan461@ecy.wa.gov.

All respondents to this notice will receive a copy of the draft permit and fact sheet before the final permit is issued.

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Pub.: January 31 & February 7, 2011