Puyallup City filed a SEPA document for a site remediation project at 615 and 621 14th Street SE, involving excavation of 687 cubic yards of petroleum-contaminated soil for disposal at a licensed facility. After excavation, the site will be backfilled with clean fill and restored to pre-existing grade. The city's filing includes a 14-day public comment period ending September 16, 2026. This project is the only one in the list directly affecting Puyallup residents, as it involves cleanup of contaminated soil in a residential area. The SEPA process ensures environmental review before the work begins. Residents living near the site should be aware of the upcoming comment period. The project aims to address soil contamination, improving local environmental health. The city will review public comments before proceeding with the remediation.
Puyallup Site Remediation Project Filed
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📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Pierce County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=PIERCE
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- ✓Puyallup City filed a SEPA document for a site remediation project“--- SEPA #202603655 --- Project: STEPHENSON - REMEDIAL EXCAVATION Lead agency: Puyallup City of Type: ODNS/NOA Applicant: John Kim Location: 615 14TH ST SE & 621 14TH ST SE, Puyallup Description: The proposal entails excavation of approximately 687 cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soils for disposal at a licensed disposal facility. Upon completion of the remedial excavation, the excavation will be backfilled to pre-existing grade using clean fill materials and restored.”
- ✓The site remediation project is at 615 and 621 14th Street SE“Location: 615 14TH ST SE & 621 14TH ST SE, Puyallup”
- ✓The project involves excavation of 687 cubic yards of petroleum-contaminated soil“The proposal entails excavation of approximately 687 cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soils for disposal at a licensed disposal facility.”
- ✓The excavated soil will be disposed at a licensed facility“The proposal entails excavation of approximately 687 cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soils for disposal at a licensed disposal facility.”
- ✓After excavation, the site will be backfilled with clean fill“Upon completion of the remedial excavation, the excavation will be backfilled to pre-existing grade using clean fill materials and restored.”
- ⚠The site will be restored to pre-existing gradeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city's filing includes a 14-day public comment periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The public comment period ends on September 16, 2026“Comments due: 2026-09-16”
- ⚠This project is the only one in the list directly affecting Puyallup residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project involves cleanup of contaminated soil in a residential areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The SEPA process ensures environmental review before the work beginsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents living near the site should be aware of the upcoming comment periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project aims to address soil contaminationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project aims to improve local environmental healthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city will review public comments before proceeding with the remediationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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