New $33 Million project gets underway in Washington County, VA

State and local leaders commemorated the start of a $33 million project that will expand sewer treatment capacity in Washington County, Virginia. The installation of the county-operated public sewer system will help better serve residents and businesses on Lee Highway between Exit 13 and the City of Bristol, Virginia. The project is a $33 million investment; $21 million in grant money helped fund the project. The entire expansion is funded by USDA Rural Development, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the WCSA and Washington County. The project is scheduled to be completed by February 2025.