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Orting consolidates water system plan funding to meet federal AWIA requirements and state rules
Summary
City staff asked council to approve a consolidated scope and budget to complete a comprehensive water system plan, including required risk‑and‑resilience and emergency response components under the America’s Water Infrastructure Act. Council approved the consolidated budget within previously authorized 2025 funds.
Orting’s city staff told the council on Jan. 15 that the city needs an expanded, consolidated water system plan to meet state Department of Health expectations, Growth Management Act obligations and the federal America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requirements for a risk and resilience assessment (RRA) and an emergency response plan (ERP). Council approved the recommended scope and budget consolidation on consent.
Scope and timing: Staff explained the city previously budgeted an update but that new federal requirements and a broader asset and hydraulic assessment…
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