If you live within an area served by either of Chemung County’s two sewer districts, you can expect to see a big increase in your bill. The county recently sent out notices to customers in the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District — which serves the City of Elmira, the Town of Elmira, and portions of […]
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Ducks rescued from South Park Township sewer
A group of ducks was rescued from a sewer in South Park Township over the weekend. Broughton Vol. Fire Department on Facebook said the ducks fell into a sewer on Wilson Road Sunday evening. The six ducks were rescued and reunited with their awaiting family, the post said. Download the FREE WPXI News app for […]
Westover Council initiates MUB acquisition of city’s sewer utility
May 20—WESTOVER — Westover City Council on Monday took the first step in turning the city’s sanitary sewer utility over to the Morgantown Utility Board. Council voted unanimously to approve an operations and maintenance agreement that will transfer responsibility for asset operation and management to MUB up until the time the acquisition is complete. Attorney […]
Lebanon plans $10M in roadwork for 2025, to go with water, sewer, park projects
May 20—In 2025, road improvements will again be the largest expenditure in the city of Lebanon’s Capital Improvement Plan, which City Council is expected to approve in the coming weeks. The five-year Capital Improvement Program, which is updated annually, is a key roadmap to developing the city’s annual budget and planning various infrastructure projects. City […]
3 historic KY cities facing environmental fines as they grapple with fixing sewer problems
The historic Eastern Kentucky coal town of Lynch could face fines for environmental violations so high they would threaten the city’s viability. That was one blunt message at a meeting this week on how to fix sewer treatment shortfalls in Cumberland, Benham and Lynch, in Harlan County. The three cities were chosen for a federal […]
BOPU seeks to increase water and sewer rates again
May 15—CHEYENNE — The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities is seeking to raise rates for water and sewer services in 2025 by 10% and 8%, respectively. On average, this price hike would up monthly rates by between $2 and $9 for the typical residential consumer. This comes after the BOPU increased rates by 8% for […]
L.A. City Council backs plan to double sewer fees
Many Los Angeles residents will see their sewer fees double over the next four years, with the City Council approving the increases Tuesday over the objections of business groups concerned that landlords will be disproportionately affected. The council voted 11 to 4 for the rate hikes, with Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez, Kevin de León, Imelda Padilla […]
North Carolina granted funs to improve sewer infrastructure
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — North Carolina is receiving $543,000 in funding to help with stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The money was given through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ensuring safe stormwater measures helps in preventing contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways. “Sewer overflows […]
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Woburn Street sewer work nearing completion after months of disruption
Traffic backups are increasing on Woburn Street in the Roosevelt and Barkley areas as a $4 million sewer main replacement project nears its end after several months of delays. Work on the $4 million effort began in April 2023 and included a monthlong detour when Woburn Street was closed from Alabama to Illinois streets. According […]
Effingham considers 5% sewer rate increase
Apr. 4—Effingham is considering a sewer rate increase as the city looks to secure the revenue it needs to cover the cost of several sewer department projects, including an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated phosphorus reduction project. During the Effingham City Council’s meeting Tuesday, members considered a proposed 5% increase to the city’s sewer rates […]
Bid awarded for storm sewer replacement project in SW Jamestown
Apr. 1—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown City Council on Monday, April 1, unanimously approved awarding a bid for the second phase of the 96-inch storm sewer replacement project in southwest Jamestown. The bid was awarded to CC Steel at $1.5 million. Other bids included Crow River Construction, more than $1.6 million; KPH Inc., over $1.8 million; […]