Department of Ecology: Kent cleanup site passes review

The 1997 cleanup of contaminated soil at the Modern Machinery site, at 22431 83rd Ave. S in Kent, continues to protect public health and the environment, according to a periodic review by the Department of Ecology.

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  • Friday, March 4, 2016 5:45pm
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The 1997 cleanup of contaminated soil at the Modern Machinery site, at 22431 83rd Ave. S in Kent, continues to protect public health and the environment, according to a periodic review by the Department of Ecology.

Ecology seeks public comment on the review through March 18.

Ecology reviews sites that have undergone cleanup if the cleanup included a special condition that must be maintained on the property. The reviews occur every five years.

For additional background on the cleanup and review of this site, please see fortress.wa.gov.

Comments or questions about this site may be directed to Eugene Freeman, Department of Ecology, 3190 160th Ave SE., Bellevue, WA 98008; eugene.freeman@ecy.wa.gov.

For questions on this site by phone, please call 425-649-7191.


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