Washougal snags $1M federal grant for wastewater plant

The city of Washougal will receive a $1 million federal grant for its wastewater treatment plant anoxic selector project.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced on Friday, Dec. 23, that 14 grants for grassroots projects in Southwest Washington are included in the final version of the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which will secure nearly $15 million for the region and “billions in nationwide investments that are likely to benefit Washingtonians,” according to a news release issued by Cantwell’s office.