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Port Townsend Paper Company environmental violations

Overview

The Port Townsend Paper Company has faced ongoing regulatory scrutiny from the Washington Department of Ecology regarding wastewater management. In late 2025, the company was issued a notice of violation for two unauthorized discharges into Port Townsend Bay: a 600-gallon overflow caused by pump failures during a power outage, and a second discharge involving thick sludge caused by a hole in a collection box.

By September 2026, the company faced a $734,000 fine for improper wastewater treatment operations. This penalty followed a history of five water quality violations since 2021, including issues with aeration systems, sludge buildup, and two corrosive black liquor spills in April 2026.

Entities

Port Townsend Paper Company · Port Townsend Bay · Chemical Safety Board · Washington Department of Ecology · Nippon Dynawave

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Washington state issues violation notice to Port Townsend Paper Company

    The Washington Department of Ecology issued a violation notice to Port Townsend Paper Company for two unauthorized wastewater discharges in late 2025.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Port Townsend Paper Company faces fines and new safety regulation proposals

    Port Townsend Paper Company has been fined $734,000 for wastewater violations, while new Washington state legislation aims to mandate stricter inspections for paper mill chemical tanks.

Sources

peninsuladailynews.com · ptleader.com · regionalassociations.org · whidbeynewstimes.com