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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez: Carson Water Treatment Plant in Skamania County gets $2.65M for upgrades

By Scott Hewitt, Columbian staff reporter
Published: December 17, 2024, 2:06pm

Skamania County’s central Carson Water Treatment Plant will get updated and improved filtration infrastructure thanks to a $2.65 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, according to an announcement from U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

The Skamania County Public Utility District plans to use the money to construct a membrane filtration building, drying beds, septic tanks, a leach field and pipelines connecting to the existing reservoir and stormwater ditch, according to the statement.

“As a small rural utility, grant funding and low-interest loans are critical to building the infrastructure needed to support our communities,” Skamania County PUD General Manager Randy Payne said.

Most of Skamania County relies on clean water from the Carson Water Treatment Plant, which was built in 1978. The plant no longer meets efficiency standards, requires daily repairs and frequent maintenance, and is regularly shut down due to complications from storms and fallen leaves, according to the statement.

“These funds will help build durable wastewater infrastructure for the next generation and provide reliable service for Skamania County residents,” said Perez, D-Skamania.

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