Project Overview: EV171
This proposed project will improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by updating an existing stormwater treatment facility located at 2000 Northshore Drive near Donald Avenue. The facility helps reduce excess phosphorous levels in Lake Whatcom by treating polluted runoff before it enters the lake. This retrofit project is identified as a priority in the City’s Lake Whatcom Retrofit Plan in accordance with the Lake Whatcom TMDL Implementation Plan that addresses excess phosphorus and bacteria pollution.
Project Status – March 2024
We are waiting to apply for permits for this project until we address comments received during the October neighborhood meeting. The design engineering firm (Pacific Survey & Engineering) took another look at the assumed treatment basin and may revise the basin size.
The City hosted a virtual public neighborhood meeting for Silver Beach neighbors on Monday, October 9th to provide information on this proposed project and invite comments and questions. This meeting was conducted before applying for land use permits. View presentation slides. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and provided input on the project.
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Contact
Jessica J. Bennett, PE
Phone: (360) 778-7923
Email: jjbennett@cob.org