City of Washougal officials are looking into the possibility of outsourcing public works responsibilities.
Interim Public Works Director Jim Dunn said the city is looking at a private/public partnership for operation, maintenance and management of water, wastewater and storm water utilities and possibly facility upgrades of the wastewater treatment plant.
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