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Commenting open: October 20, 2025 12:00AM PT - December 22, 2025 11:59PM PT.

EFR HQ IVES Cleanup Site

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We invite you to comment on documents for a cleanup at the Eastside Fire & Rescue Headquarters property, which is part of the EFR HQ IVES cleanup site in Issaquah. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were released to the soil and groundwater from firefighting foam, formerly used at the site during lawful training activities. The Potentially Liable Persons (PLPs) for the cleanup site include the City of Issaquah (City) and Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R). The following documents are available for review:


  • Interim Action Work Plan: Describes the planned cleanup work of contaminated soil and groundwater associated with the EF&R Headquarters property.


  • State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) – Determination of Non-Significance: Ecology’s determination that the cleanup work is not likely to harm the environment.


Nov 5: Open House (in-person or online)

Drop in during a two-hour open house to learn more about this cleanup site and speak with staff from the City of Issaquah, Eastside Fire & Rescue, and Ecology. While no formal presentation is planned, handouts and visuals will be available.


  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


  • In-person option: Eastside Fire & Rescue, 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah


  • Online option: Zoom Virtual Meeting, Register here.




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Comments are due by December 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.


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