Endicott receives grants for projects

Endicott has received a $150,000 grant/loan from the Department of Ecology to study the inflow and infiltration issues in town.

The city knows there is a problem due to spikes in the treatment plant following heavy rains. Rain or ground water seeps into the sewer lines and makes treatment less effective. It also puts a strain on the system.

Of the $150,000 from the Department of Ecology, Endicott only plans to use $69,000 on half grant, half loan format. To offset the loan the city plans to use $24,000 from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

Endicott plans to have the study finished t...