Council adopts updated water-system plan after debate over fluoridation infrastructure
Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
Port Orchard adopted a water-system plan aligning capital and demand planning through 2042, but council debate centered on built-in fluoridation infrastructure and whether the policy decision to fluoridate should be made separately and with public notice; the resolution passed 5–1.
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The Port Orchard City Council voted 5–1 on Aug. 11 to adopt an updated City water-system plan covering 2024–2025 and aligning long-term forecasting and capital projects through 2042, advancing regulatory compliance and eligibility for grants and loans.
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