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The Washington State Department of Ecology sent a letter to Megan King at Port of Seattle requesting updated information about contaminated sites at SeaTac Airport by August 31, 2026. The letter explains the Site Hazard Assessment and Ranking Process (SHARP) used to evaluate contamination in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and indoor air. Six specific

A community report from the Washington State Department of Ecology providing information about air quality, demographic data, greenhouse gas emissions, and health impacts for the South Seattle community. The report identifies the community as overburdened and highly impacted by air pollution based on screening criteria.

An environmental justice report by the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Air Quality Program analyzing air pollution impacts in South King County communities. The report provides demographic data, air quality information, and health impact assessments for overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution.

A network plan for ambient air monitoring by the Air Quality Program of the Washington State Department of Ecology. The document outlines contact information, regional office structure, and accessibility policies for the department’s air quality monitoring initiatives.

The Tub Lake/Sunset Park site in SeaTac, located one mile north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, was contaminated by decades of illegal dumping of waste oil and bilge oil from ships between 1941 and 1945, as well as leaking underground storage tanks at a King County road maintenance facility. Environmental sampling conducted in 1990 detected petroleum hydrocarbons, benzene, and other chemicals exceeding cleanup standards in soil, sediment, and water, with contamination estimated to cover 2-3 acres up to 12 feet deep beneath nearby playing fields. The Port of Seattle, which owns the southern wetlands portion of the site including Tub Lake, fenced the area in the 1970s after demolishing residences in the airport's landing pathway, though public access and ongoing contamination remained concerns at the time of the assessment.

A SHARP (Site Hazard Assessment Ranking and Prioritization) report for SeaTac Airport covering PFAS contamination identified at four areas: fire station, fuel farm, fire training area, and industrial wastewater system. The report details media scores for groundwater, soil, surface water, sediment, and indoor air, noting concerns about Des Moines Creek and the City of Highline’s

This 2023 report from the Washington State Department of Ecology focuses on improving air quality in overburdened communities that are highly impacted by air pollution across Washington State. It outlines regional office contacts, accessibility services, and language assistance resources available to affected residents. Note: This document does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy and may not be directly relevant to airport noise concerns.