LaCrosse, Tekoa, Palouse projects on clean water list

The Washington Department of Ecology has selected 72 clean water projects to receive a share of approximately $162 million in loans and grants starting in the state’s next fiscal year beginning July 1.

Included on the list are projects at LaCrosse, Tekoa and Oakesdale.

The funding is contingent on a final state budget.

Projects include upgrades and expansion of sewer plants and collection systems; septic system improvements, water re-use facilities; water protection and cleanup projects; stormwater projects; stream-side restoration projects and clean water education projects.

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