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In Yakima County, concerns over legacy pesticides in former orchard land and high levels of nitrates in groundwater have led to cleanup efforts and a safe drinking water program.
People in Central Washington have a chance to learn more about potentially contaminated soil at their homes. The Washington State Department of Ecology is hosting information sessions about pesticides from former orchards.
Jan 01, 2021 A new e-ticketing service designed to save contractors time and money – as well as enable contactless transactions – will hit the market in the new year. Soil Connect is launching the new e-ticketing service as part of its strategy to become a one-stop shop for contractors who need to buy or sell dirt and other haul materials, says company founder and CEO Cliff Fetner, who is also a third-generation builder and developer. “It’s time to get rid of these old-school, manual, handwritten tickets,” Fetner says. The new service is all conducted by software and mobile app, ...