Day: May 28, 2025

Sewer district notifies Edmonds schools of intent to sue

The letter of intent alleges the school district has failed to address long-standing “water pollution issues” at Madrona K-8 School.

by Eliza Aronson
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Link to Everett Herald article

Outside of the Madrona School on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

EDMONDS — Last week, Olympic View Sewer District gave its notice of intent to sue Edmonds School District over what it says are long-standing water pollution issues at Madrona K-8 School.

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Notice of Intent to sue Edmonds School District over PFAS contaminated stormwater being injected into Deer Creek Springs Aquifer

May 28, 2025

Today, Olympic View Water & Sewer District added a new “In the News“ page to track their Notice of Intent to sue Edmonds School District to protect the drinking water aquifer that is threatened by PFAS.

The page is linked here

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Press Release – Olympic View Water and Sewer District Issues Intent to Sue Edmonds School District Over PFAS Pollution at Madrona School

For Immediate Release:
April 28, 2025

Media Contact:
Bob Danson, General Manager
Cell: (425) 530-5595

Link to PDF

Citizen Suit Alleges Violations of Safe Drinking Water Act and WashingtonvState’s Non-Endangerment Standard for Underground Injection Control Wells

Edmonds, WA –Olympic View Water and Sewer District (OVWSD) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sue to the Edmonds School District to protect the drinking water aquifer that is threatened by PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) pollution at the Madrona School. This legal action cites violations of environmental laws and follows the school district’s inaction in addressing the pollution.

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Council mulls middle housing code updates, hears report from Keep Edmonds Vibrant

by Teresa Wippel
May 28, 2025

Link to My Edmonds News article

A group of about 30 people attended Tuesday’s Edmonds City Council meeting. (Photos by Nick Ng)
A group of about 30 people attended Tuesday’s Edmonds City Council meeting. (Photos by Nick Ng)

The Edmonds City Council spent much of its time Tuesday talking about updating the city’s middle housing development code — a process that must be completed by the end of the month. The council also heard from four community volunteers representing Keep Edmonds Vibrant, who presented the results of their month-long civic engagement initiative.

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