WMBD/WYZZ TV – WASHINGTON -- Washington City Administrators say the city is growing fast, and that means some of their facilities need help. The goal is to expand their waste water treatment plant. The plant is more than 50 years old, and could cost about $15,000,000 to renovate. The city needs help funding the project, and the EPA is offering a low interest loan. It will be up to new residents to repay the loan. A one time, $4,300 fee is rolled into home construction costs.

Bob Morris, Washington City Administrator says, “As the community continues to grow, the volume of waste water increases. Cities have to be able to adequately treat that water and maintain compliance with these standards.”

If all goes well, construction on the waste water treatment plant could start next year.