Uniontown closes public restrooms

Above: The public restroom in Uniontown is a key feature of the park for locals and commuters. Right: The town council’s posted sign explains the reason for the closure.

The Uniontown town council is deciding on options to continue to offer a public restroom after closing their facility along Highway 195 in late June.

The restroom building, which was built 15 years ago with funding from Washington Department of Transportation and the American Legion, was shut down by a council vote June 14.

Increasing problems with maintenance and theft of toilet paper and paper towels led to the decision.

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