
Two years ago the city of Albany went to court to block new state regulations on the discharge of stormwater, saying that the rules went beyond what the federal Clean Water Act demands and would cost city ratepayers $5-7 million over five years. Now an agreement may be at hand.
Tags: Albany stormwater, DEQ, MS4 permit, MS4 Phase II, stormwater pollution
Willamette water quality: Update the info
We’re supposed to be concerned about — or at least interested in — the water quality in our rivers. But if you’re looking for up-to-date summaries on the Willamette from the Oregon DEQ, you’re out of luck.
Tags: DEQ, water quality, Willamette River