NOTICE OF PROCLAMATION DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - WASTEWATER TREATMENT LAGOON ORTING, Wash. — June 22, 2026 — The City of Orting has issued an emergency proclamation to allow for the timely removal of accumulated solids from the City's wastewater treatment lagoon. The action will help ensure continued regulatory compliance, protect the environment, and maintain reliable wastewater service for residents and businesses. The declaration follows recent guidance from the Washington State Department of Ecology indicating that solids in the lagoon must be reduced sooner than originally anticipated. City staff had planned to bid the project through the standard public procurement process this summer, with work beginning in August. However, updated direction from Ecology requires action to occur more quickly to reduce the risk of future environmental impacts. Additional information can be requested by emailing communications@cityoforting.org. IPL0352469 Jun 25 2026