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Everett's $200M Project to Combat Flooding Unveiled

3/20/2025

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Everett, Washington, is transforming a historic Kimberly Clark paper mill into a $200 million solution to combat persistent flooding. This ambitious project, 37 years in the making, will capture up to 8 million gallons of excess rainwater, safeguarding homes and streets from sewage overflow. To support this vital initiative, utility bills will rise by 13%.

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Story summary

Everett, Washington, is transforming a historic Kimberly Clark paper mill into a $200 million solution to combat persistent flooding. This ambitious project, 37 years in the making, will capture up to 8 million gallons of excess rainwater, safeguarding homes and streets from sewage overflow. To support this vital initiative, utility bills will rise by 13%.