A slow-moving but vital infrastructure project is making headway in Washington County. According to Press Senior Reporter Robert Houk this week, the Washington County Commissionâs Water Task Force is hoping to set priority items and partner with Jonesborough on a work crew to install water service to residents not currently served. Working from a 2019 engineering report, task force members hope to elevate some of the 359 potential projects that will extend water and sewer lines to as many people as possible. Clean drinking water is one of the few essential resources needed for life. Fortunately, our area is rich in fresh springs, and the water table is high enough to be relatively easy to tap for wells. On-site water sources and septic tanks have sustained some Washington County families for generations, but weâre sure some of them would like the option to connect to a municipal system.