Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2026

(OLYMPIA)– The Washington Department of Ecology issued $2,377,824 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026. $1,382,556 of that total was issued in the first quarter and $995,268 in the second quarter, according to a news release from Ecology. A detailed list of the violations and resulting penalties is available on Ecology's website.

Ecology works with thousands of businesses and individuals to help them comply with state laws. Penalties are issued in cases where non-compliance continues after Ecology has provided technical assistance or warnings, or for particularly serious violations.

The money owed from penalties may be reduced from the issued amount due to settlement or court rulings. Funds collected go to the state’s general fund or to dedicated pollution prevention accounts.