Crossposted from King County Local

Complex infrastructure projects are really cool. They are even cooler when they fundamentally change a community in the best possible way.

Right now, the Department of Local Services is halfway through building out the Fall City On-Site Septic system project that will fundamentally change the economy in this Snoqualmie Valley community.

Simply put, the state-of-the-art septic system means local businesses – which sit at the confluence of two pristine rivers – can safely flush more, wash more dishes and laundry, and put more material down the garbage disposal without worry. After decades of economic stagnation, businesses can expand in an environmentally safe and consistently reliable way. Read more.