2 Central Coast cities receive funds for water infrastructure
In Salinas, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren presented checks appropriated by Congress for two community projects totaling nearly $2 million. This federal funding is for water infrastructure in Salinas and Watsonville. More specifically going toward local wastewater treatment projects. … In Salinas, the money will be used to expand the industrial waste treatment facility with plans to lower the operational costs. Watsonville’s treatment facility also needs major upgrades. Public works for the city says the cost for the repairs can go anywhere from $30 to $40 million.
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