Pryce Secures Additional Funding for Marysville Wastewater Treatment Plant

July 18, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-Columbus) announced the inclusion of $800,000 for the Marysville wastewater treatment facility in the Fiscal Year 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Pryce successfully obtained $1 million for the same project in the FY2006 bill.

“This water project is enormously important to the economic and commercial futures of Marysville and Union County, yet it is difficult for local governments to bear the incredible costs of it alone,” said Pryce. “I am elated that the federal government will continue to play a meaningful role in helping to meet the community's needs. Once operational, the wastewater facility should accommodate the community’s expected growth in coming years, and I am grateful that House appropriators agreed with the high priority I placed on this project.”

The continued growth of Marysville has put significant strains on the aging wastewater facility, becoming particularly evident during heavy rains. The facility was designed to accommodate a daily flow of four million gallons of water per day; during significant rains, however, the facility has been inundated with up to 20 million gallons of water. The new, expanded $79 million Marysville Water Reclamation Facility is expected to begin operations in late 2008.

The Energy and Water Appropriations bill, H.R. 2641, passed the House on Tuesday by a vote of 312-112. Funding levels in the appropriations measure will be finalized after a conference agreement is reached with the Senate and the bill is signed by the President.

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