Between October and December 2005, Port of Seattle contractors committed eight water-quality violations at Sea-Tac Airport's third-runway construction site, discharging muddy and contaminated water into local waterways including Lake Reba, Miller Creek, and Walker Creek. The violations resulted in $101,000 in fines levied by the Washington Department of Ecology, which also questioned whether fines alone were sufficient to prevent future incidents. The Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) called for cooperative action between Sea-Tac Airport and the Department of Ecology to prevent further environmental damage to local streams and wetlands.Open full document
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The February 2006 issue of Truth in Aviation reports on eight water quality violations by Port of Seattle contractors at Sea-Tac Airport between October 13 and December 15, 2005, resulting in discharges of muddy and contaminated water into local waterways including Miller Creek, Walker Creek, and Lake Reba. The Department of Ecology levied $101,000 in fines against the Port of Seattle and TTI Constructors, while questioning whether fines alone are sufficient deterrent. Additional stories cover the Highline School District’s progress on noise-mitigated schools and the completion of fill-hauling work for the third runway.