Ban 3/30 on phosphorus to include household dishwasher detergent will help clean up Oregon's rivers, streams, and lakes
On Monday, March 30th the State Senate passed Bill 631 which extends the state's ban on phosphorus to include household dishwasher detergent. "This is a great bill for cleaning up Oregon's rivers, streams, and lakes", said Senator Jackie Dingfelder (D-Portland), chair of Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Phosphorus can cause a buildup of algae that ultimately leads to biological death in some waterways.