Washington Public Works Board approves $1.77 million in emergency water and sewer funding

OLYMPIA, Wash. (UI) — The Washington State Public Works Board has approved $1 million in emergency funding and $765,000 in pre-construction funding to support water and sewer infrastructure improvements across four communities.

The emergency funds, awarded on Dec. 6, will address critical needs in Pend Oreille County:

• Pend Oreille County Public Utility District: $1 million ($500,000 loan and $500,000 grant) for the Metaline Falls Transmission Line Project. The funding will support temporary winter weatherization, replacement of a failed drinking water line, and hillside stabilization.

Pre-construction funds, awarded on Nov. 1, will aid projects in Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan counties:

• Ferry County, City of Republic: $80,000 ($40,000 loan and $40,000 grant) for a Water System Plan Update. This project aims to reduce system leakage, improve resilience, and address a water tank nearing failure.
• Grant County, City of Soap Lake: $521,000 ($260,500 loan and $260,500 grant) for Lift Station and Force Main Improvements Design. The project will enhance sewage infrastructure, reduce contamination risks, and protect groundwater.
• Okanogan County, City of Brewster: $164,000 ($82,000 loan and $82,000 grant) for a Comprehensive Water System Plan. The funding will help identify system issues, plan for expansion, and maintain affordable, safe drinking water.

Emergency construction funds are awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted. Pre-construction applications are reviewed quarterly, with $14.6 million allocated for the current biennium.

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