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Officials flag wastewater and treatment upgrades as hurdles to North Valley growth

Josephine County Board of Commissioners and City of Grants Pass City Council monthly update · April 1, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners and city staff said wastewater treatment limits and operator availability are the primary obstacles to industrial and airport-area development in the North Valley; Three Rivers School District currently operates the treatment facility but reportedly wants to exit, prompting calls for technical upgrades and legal follow-up.

County and city officials identified wastewater treatment capacity and technical constraints as key obstacles to further development in the North Valley and the North Valley Industrial Park during the March 24 City–County monthly update.

Mr. Kubik explained that City water service had been extended in part because of historic contamination…

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