Status: Unresolved
Date: May 04, 2023 - 10:51 AM
Categorie: Farm/agriculture, Pesticides
Address: 3847-3867 Lynden-Sumas Hwy, Sumas, WA 98295, USA
Description:
Pesticide drift to nearby residence-burning eyes
Farmworker(s) applying pesticide do not have proper equipment for application, not pesticide license for chemicals spraying
{ Private Applicator Pesticide License issued by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).}
Status: Resolved
Date: April 06, 2023 - 01:47 AM
Categorie: Spills/leaks, Water
Address: 548 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
Description:
Chemical runoff was spotted entering a storm drain. We are worried it will enter the river.
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