Richland Secures $500K from Washington State for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
Richland will receive $500,000 from the Washington State Public Works Board for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. The total project cost is estimated at $11 million, with state funding aimed at the design phase. The upgrades will involve modernizing two major water treatment tanks to replace outdated equipment with more efficient technology.

Feb 9, 2026, 10:28 AM