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Kittitas county dune 2025 <br /> Public Health <br /> Department Department Updates <br /> Environmental H llr� <br /> Preliminary Code Revision <br /> We have initiated the preliminary revision process for Kittitas County Code(KCC)Chapter 13.This <br /> effort aims to ensure our regulations remain current and effective in addressing environmental <br /> health concerns and meeting the needs of the public. <br /> OSS As-Built Intake Forms <br /> We have redesigned our On-Site Sewage (OSS) as-built intake forms to improve clarity and legibility. <br /> The new form must be submitted along with the as-built drawings, providing a detailed written <br /> record of septic system component placements to enhance accuracy and record-keeping. <br /> Solid Waste Facility Inspections <br /> Our exempt solid waste facility inspection process has been upgraded and is now accessible <br /> through SmartGov for our inspectors to complete inspections electronically.This marks a <br /> significant step toward fully electronic operations, increasing efficiency and transparency. <br /> Online Content Update <br /> The Environmental Health Division has begun updating our online resources to provide clearer, <br /> more accessible information for the public and stakeholders. <br /> Food Team Progress <br /> The Food Program team has completed over 60%of the inspections for the current inspection year, <br /> which concludes in October.Their ongoing work is crucial to maintaining food safety and public <br /> health standards across the county. <br /> Air Quality Grant Progress <br /> Our Environmental Health Coordinator has made great progress on the Air Quality in Overburdened <br /> Communities Grant from the Department of Ecology and is preparing to conduct data collection in <br /> September to gather valuable input and insights from residents. <br /> New Funding Awards <br /> We have been awarded the Pollution Prevention Assistance Contract from the Department of <br /> Ecology(DOE),totalingjust over$125,000.This funding will support ongoing efforts to reduce <br /> pollution and protect the environment. <br /> Additionally,we secured another round of Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance funding for the <br /> next biennium,with an increase from $127,741 in the previous contract to$144,788.This boost will <br /> help enhance solid waste management programs in the county. <br /> 22 <br />