Washtucna fertilizer plant proposed for removal from Hazardous Sites list

The Washington Department of Ecology is proposing the removal of the Washtucna Fertilizer Plant, located at 135 West North Street in Washtucna, from the Hazardous Sites list.

The list contains contaminated sites throughout the state that have been evaluated and ranked. The Washtucna plant has received a level five ranking, which is the lowest classification on the scale. The rankings are used to indicate the greatest potential threat to human health and environment, according to a letter issued by Ecology.

The property has been used for a variety of agricultural retail and wholesale operations...