County authorizes grant applications for water projects and votes to close long-dormant capital projects

Jul 2, 2025

Washington County authorized applying for Water Quality Improvement Program and related grants for four projects identified in its capital improvement plan and approved motions to close older capital projects so residual funds can return to capital reserve; board members discussed a stalled storm-separation project that grew in scope and cost.

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Washington County supervisors authorized staff to apply for state grant programs, including the Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) and a newly announced water-infrastructure grant (referred to as WIA in discussion), for several projects listed in the county’s capital improvement plan. The county’s presenter said four new projects were added for this cycle; applications are free and any award would be brought back to the board for acceptance.

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