Many others have evident deterioration or defects, but function is not significantly affected. Too many local schools are overcrowded or have substandard buildings to allow an area-wide condition grade above a C. A major source of capital funding in Washington has been timber sales from school trust lands, but this source has decreased in recent years because of challenges facing the timber industry. Local construction levies provide more than 65 percent of capital funding. Drinking Water D B Distribution, storage, and treatment facilities are in good condition, sources are high quality and of sufficient quantity for current needs, and additional sources are being investigated regionally. Many areas do not have lines big enough for proper fire protection flow.
Funding is use-oriented and well managed to provide funds needed to maintain the system.
Washington s Public Work Trust Fund provides low-interest loans to repair deficiencies and is a valuable resource for smaller systems. The broadly citizen-supported program became a national model for the development of regional treatment systems. Collector sewers need replacement with more watertight materials. Stormwater treatment has been increasing in importance but has not yet achieved the excellence for which local jurisdictions aim. Stormwater runoff considerations gain importance with increasing population.