2017-2019 Outcomes Report

Water Quality Financial Assistance, Washington Department of Ecology

Emma Hanson

Importance of Water Quality

Financial Assistance

The Water Quality Program’s financial assistance provides grants and loans directly to high-priority projects. These projects support cleaner water and compliance with regulations.

Sources of financial assistance for projects that benefit water quality in Washington State.

What Ecology Provided for Washington

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Wastewater Facilities

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Stormwater Activities & Facilities

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Nonpoint Source Activities

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Onsite Sewage Systems

17-19 biennium onsite sewage systems funding by funding source.

In the 17-19 biennium, Ecology provided almost $12.5 million for the repair and replacement of compromised onsite sewage systems (OSS).

Repairing and replacing OSS is expensive, and can be unaffordable for some property owners. Pollution from failing OSS is a significant issue for drinking water wells, swimming beaches, and shellfish beds.

Algae & Aquatic Invasive Plant Control

Publication and Contact Information

This report is also available in accessible format on the Department of Ecology's website at:  https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/2010013.html 

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Sources of financial assistance for projects that benefit water quality in Washington State.

17-19 biennium onsite sewage systems funding by funding source.