This agreement provides funding to jefferson county, washington to implement its port hadlock sewer project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act and in an approved technical…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded $5.5 million to Jefferson County Public Works Department on March 1, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement the Port Hadlock Sewer Project in Washington. The award, directed by the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act and a technical correction to the 2022 act, funds the design and construction of wastewater infrastructure serving the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area through December 31, 2027. The primary deliverable is the installation of a sewer collection system encompassing approximately 210 acres, along with the decommissioning of over 100 individual septic systems currently serving the area.

In addition to core infrastructure development, the project includes the creation of education materials for a Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) program targeting restaurant operators in the project area. The anticipated outcomes include enhanced wastewater service reliability, increased environmental protection, and improved wastewater awareness among local businesses. As a congressionally mandated project, this award addresses critical water infrastructure needs identified in annual appropriations legislation and requires no subawards or subrecipient involvement. The beneficiaries include Port Hadlock residents and the greater regional environment.

This agreement provides funding to jefferson county, washington to implement its port hadlock sewer project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act and in an approved technical correction of the 2022 consolidated appropriations act. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a wastewater project. Workplan activities consist of the installation of a sewer collection system and associated equipment, as well as the decommission of existing on-site septic infrastructure. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the construction of a sewer collection system encompassing approximately 210 acres and related education materials for the port hadlock urban growth area fats, oil and grease program due to several restaurants in the project area. The expected outcomes include sewer service to replace over 100 individual septic systems and increased wastewater awareness for restaurant operators in the project area, which will increase reliability of sewer service to the area. The intended beneficiaries include residents of port hadlock, washington and the greater environment.