Olympia Brewery Site’s Toxic Past | Seattle News

Tumwater’s historic Olympia Brewery site, shuttered since 2003, is poised for redevelopment—but first, city crews are digging into its toxic past. With a half-million-dollar EPA grant, they’re testing soil for pesticides, petroleum, and heavy metals near the old paint shop, hoping to clear the way for a new chapter. Though privately owned and vacant for years, the site’s brownfield status and a past oil spill complicate things. A state bill to aid such sites didn’t pass, but the city’s assessment could unlock its future. Results are expected in months—watch this space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/045206267ca34d10