747 Market St. Our recommendation to the public is to approve the plan. Ecology has determined that the plan meets state and federal water-quality laws and rules, and it is proposing to approve the program.
Storm water can become a major water-pollution problem.
Rainwater and snow fall on rooftops, roads, pavement and driveways and pick up pollutants such as oil, grease and dirt and transport them into the nearest lake, stream or bay. Without managing stormwater pollution from urban and rapidly developing areas, recreation, fish habitat and other uses may be harmed. In 1995, Ecology issued wastewater discharge permits to Seattle, King County, Tacoma, Pierce County, Snohomish County and the state Department of Transportation for managing storm water. The permits require those organizations to develop and implement stormwater management programs to reduce the discharge of pollution. Comments must be submitted by May 13 to Terra Hegy, Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, Wash., 98504-7600.