Enivrotest Systems, Inc. owns and operates the stations, as well as eight more in three other counties, under a state contract. Ecology staff make unannounced inspections of emission stations at least once a month to ensure the accuracy of emissions testing. The rankings program was introduced last year to recognize stations for staffing, appearance and customer service. 117 Beach Ave., Roy Wenzel, manager, as first runner-up. N.E., Karen Neely, manager.
Inspections identify vehicles with excessive tailpipe emissions so they can be serviced.
Repairs to these cars, trucks and buses help reduce vehicle emissions as a whole by 20 percent and help the Puget Sound region meet national clean-air standards. Tuesdays and the first and last three days of the month. Arrive with your vehicle fully warmed up with 10 to 20 minutes of driving time.