Lebanon receives $2 million in state funding to upgrade its wastewater system, addressing aging infrastructure, supporting capacity needs, and maintaining compliance with water quality standards.
Lebanon, OR. — The City of Lebanon has been awarded $2 million in state funding during Oregon’s 2026 legislative short session to support upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility.
According to city officials, the funding will be used to address aging infrastructure, improve system capacity, and maintain compliance with state and federal water quality requirements. The facility currently serves nearly 20,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
Planned improvements are intended to increase operational reliability and support anticipated population growth, including additional housing development. The upgrades are also expected to help the city continue meeting regulatory standards tied to wastewater treatment and discharge into the South Santiam River…