Federal funding bills signed into law last week included $1 million in community project funding for Solvang’s long-awaited $18 million Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 upgrade project.

"This federal funding represents a critical investment in Solvang's future. Modernizing our wastewater treatment plant infrastructure is essential to maintaining reliable service for our residents and businesses while ensuring we meet environmental standards and emergency preparedness needs for years to come.

"This federal support helps make this important project possible, and we are deeply grateful,” said Mayor David Brown.

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) reported the funding was secured through his advocacy. He began championing the project in spring 2025 through formal requests to the

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