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10/02/2007: "DOE Collects $72+K penalties In 2nd quarter"

If you pollute the waters of Washington state, it can cost you. The Department of Ecology has reported that for during the second quarter (April, May and June) of 2007, they have collected $728,105.00 in penalties. All together, Ecology has received $1,486,672 in penalties this year

A list of all of the penalties of $1,000 or more issued by DOE shows that one of lower amount resulted after an auto accident when an undisclosed amount of “Released gasoline and motor oil” reached a creek. The gas and oil went into the creek following an auto accident.

An example of a larger fine was for $160,000.00. This fine resulted when water samples taken at a rock products company in Clark county showed levels of turbidity and alkalinity that exceeded permitted levels.

It may be easer than most would realize, to release material that is cause for a violation, so when in doubt, don’t.