Earth Day 2003: City of Waldport, Oregon

How Rural Development Helped:

In FY 2003, Rural Development provided the City of Waldport funds to install a water main to bring the treated wastewater effluent, as an irrigation source, to an existing golf course. The project was also partially funded by a $1,274,000 loan and $870,000 grant during FY 2002.

The Results:

Due to the funding provided by Rural Development, the City of Waldport will have an updated sewer treatment facility that meets all State sanitation standards. In addition, treated effluent will be used as an irrigation source for an existing golf course. This project will also help the estuary environment of the City of Waldport since the irrigation is generally needed during the summer months when the river flows are at their lowest and susceptible to pollution from discharge of treated wastewater.

Pictured, above:  City of Waldport officials surround the ceremonial check.

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