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Engineering & Development Services reports road repairs, illegal‑dumping spikes and bridge projects; FEMA reimbursements near complete
Summary
The county's Engineering & Development Services presented a quarterly report that covered work‑order volumes, septic installations, illegal tire dumping in the eastern county, paving and culvert work, fleet replacement completion, FEMA reimbursements and several bridge and mitigation projects in design or planned for 2026.
Washington County Engineering & Development Services (EDS) presented its third‑quarter report Sept. 2, detailing maintenance activity, a rise in septic permits, recurring illegal tire dumping in the eastern part of the county, progress on paving and culvert work, completion of a fleet replacement program, and progress on FEMA and bridge projects.
Why it matters: EDS manages county roads, bridges and permitting. The report highlights infrastructure needs, public‑cost pressures from illegal dumping and flood damage repairs, and the status of grant‑funded mitigation projects that affect county budgets and resident access.
Key points from the EDS quarterly presentation
- Work orders and OSSF (septic) permits: EDS reported 267 work orders for the quarter and 219 OSSF permits issued year‑to‑date. Staff noted an uptick from 2024 levels and said the county completed a successful rollout of a new OSSF order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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