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Umatilla staff outline phased plan to transition from groundwater to Columbia River surface water by 2037; engineering and loan options discussed
Summary
Public works staff reviewed water system projects tied to a regional point-of-diversion and treatment facility that would allow the city to transition from groundwater to surface water by 2037; staff discussed design loans, reservoir work and timing of grants and reimbursements from large industrial partners.
Public works and finance staff briefed the budget committee on planned water system investments needed for a city transition from groundwater to treated Columbia River surface water by 2037, and proposed a staged financing approach to design and property steps.
Staff said the initial industrial-phase infrastructure (point of diversion and industrial treatment) is being advanced primarily by industry partners, while the city must plan and fund complementary…
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