WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu secured $300,000 for wastewater system improvements in the city of Vernonia.  The funds will help relocate the current wastewater treatment facility at a new location that is not in the city’s floodplain, a move that is recommended by both the Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

“When Vernonia experienced severe flooding nearly two years ago, it became clear that numerous pieces of the city’s infrastructure need to be relocated or renovated in order to withstand future storms,” said Wu.  “The funds I secured today will help the city take another step toward that goal.  Current and future generations of Vernonia residents will all benefit from having an improved wastewater system in a more secure location.”

This project is included in the Interior and Environment appropriations bill.  The House of Representatives today passed a final version of the legislation that represents House-Senate agreement on the projects to be funded.  The Senate is expected to pass the same final version and send the bill to President Barack Obama to sign into law shortly.