County water projects allotted almost $3 million

WHITMAN COUNTY – Five entities in Whitman County have been approved for nearly $3 million in funding from the state Department of Ecology for clean water projects.

Municipalities of Tekoa, Oakesdale, Endicott and Garfield and the Palouse Conservation District have been awarded funding from DOE grants, forgivable loans and low interest loans totaling $2,900,899. Town projects are in regards to wastewater facility work.

The town of Endicott is slated for the most funds with $1,101,256 for infiltration/inflow correction. Scope of work includes installation of 1,500 linear feet of drain line, catc...