Pollution Update 6-3-14

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting comments through 5 pm Tuesday, July 8, on the erosion and sediment control plan for construction at the new Malabon Elementary School, and through 5 pm Wednesday, July 9, on the erosion and sediment control plan for construction at Wedgewood Subdivision. Both projects are in Eugene. The new school is located at 1380 Taney St., and the subdivision is located at Gardenia and Grizzly avenues. Visit goo.gl/Yp4iAK for information on reviewing the plans and submitting comments. The city of Eugene sent a request for corrective action letter to Western Structures, Inc., June 19 for failing take required actions to address elevated pollutant levels in stormwater at the facility (located at 1381 Bailey Hill Rd.) in December and February.