SEQUIM — Information about the upcoming pollution identification and correction pilot project in the lower Dungeness River watershed will be presented Wednesday, Aug. 12.
The Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Section, will host the meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dungeness Schoolhouse, 2781 Towne Road.
County officials developed the pollution identification and correction pilot project, known as PIC, in partnership with the Clean Water Work Group and the public in 2014.
The aim is to coordinate water pollution identification and correction activities better to protect public health and restore and protect shellfish growing areas.
Dungeness Bay has struggled with water pollution problems that have led to commercial shellfish harvesting closures.
During the project, staff will collect water samples and test them for fecal bacteria.
When bacteria levels exceed water quality limits, staff will work to identify and correct the sources of the bacteria.
Some common sources of fecal bacteria include septic systems, pet waste and manure from livestock and wildlife.
The PIC project is slated to begin later this summer.
Information about the PIC pilot project can be found on the Clallam Conservation District’s website at www.clallamcd.org.
Direct questions or comments to Carol Creasey at 360-417-2424 or EnviroHealth@co.clallam.wa.us.