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July 28, 2025
Olympic View Water and Sewer District (OVWSD) has filed a federal Citizen Suit against the Edmonds School District to protect the Deer Creek Drinking Water Aquifer—a vital public water source—from PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) contamination originating at the Madrona K-8 School site.
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Continue reading “Federal Citizen law suit filed against Edmonds School District to protect the Deer Creek Drinking Water 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.
Continue reading “Notice of Intent to sue Edmonds School District over PFAS contaminated stormwater being injected into Deer Creek Springs Aquifer”For Immediate Release:
April 28, 2025
Media Contact:
Bob Danson, General Manager
Cell: (425) 530-5595
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.
Continue reading “Press Release – Olympic View Water and Sewer District Issues Intent to Sue Edmonds School District Over PFAS Pollution at Madrona School”
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances or “PFAS” has become an issue of public health concern in numerous contexts recently including in public drinking water supplies. PFAS are a large family of chemicals in use since the 1950s to make a wide variety of stain-resistant, water-resistant, and non-stick consumer products, including food packaging, outdoor clothing, and non-stick pans. PFAS have also been used in certain types of firefighting foams utilized by the U.S. military, local fire departments, and airports.
Continue reading “PFAS Information”PACE Engineers, Inc.
Original 2018
Revised April 2023
The Olympic View Water & Sewer District (District) is located in southwestern Snohomish County in the State of Washington and encompasses portions of the City of Edmonds, the Town of Woodway and unincorporated Snohomish County, including the communities of Esperance, Westgate, and Firdale Village.
Deer Creek, Willow Creek, Chase Lake and Chase Lake Pond, located within the District, are considered critical habitat for aquatic life and recreational use. Currently, Deer Creek is the District’s surface water source. The 228th Street SW Well Field is the District’s new aquifer water source and consists of two wells; one well was dug in 2014, and a second well was dug in 2016. Both wells are scheduled to begin treatment and use in 2019.
Continue reading “Watershed Protection Plan – Olympic View Water & Sewer District”