Apr. 1—WESTOVER — Westover City Council on Monday approved the second reading of a 36.67 % sewer rate increase for city residents. If ultimately adopted at council’s April 15 meeting, the new rates would take effect 45 days later, on May 30. This will be the second increase for Westover residents in a little over […]
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Where’s the money to fix Cahokia Heights’ broken sewer system? Residents want answers
A BND series focused on bringing transparency and accountability to local news coverage. Our reporters dig deeper to deliver fast facts about issues that matter to southwest Illinois. Read more. Story idea? Cahokia Heights has still not received most of the millions of dollars that state and federal leaders said two years ago would be […]
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Middlesex County unveils $22.8 million sewer rehabilitation project
An estimated $22.8 million project will enhance the efficiency and reliability of Middlesex County Utilities Authority’s (MCUA) wastewater treatment operations. MCUA, along with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank announced the project Tuesday when a ceremonial groundbreaking was held at the Authority […]
MS Senate passes bill that would allow state take over of Jackson water and sewer
The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2628, which would put the City of Jackson’s water and sewer infrastructure into the hands of the state after federal Third Party Water Administrator Ted Henefin steps down. The bill creates the nonprofit “Capitol Region Utility Authority,” consisting of a nine-member board and a president appointed by the governor […]
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Council approves creation of district for storm sewer replacement project in Jamestown
Feb. 22—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown City Council in a 3-0 vote approved the creation of a district for the second phase of the 96-inch storm sewer replacement project in southwest Jamestown. Councilmen Dan Buchanan and Brian Kamlitz were not present at the special meeting or the meetings of the Jamestown Public Works and the Jamestown […]
Sewer repair to close part of Euclid Rd. in VB this weekend
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Part of Euclid Road between Narragansett Drive and Outer Drive will be closed beginning Saturday morning and is expected to continue through Sunday afternoon. Virginia Beach Public Utilities said the road will be closed for a sanitary sewer repair, and the city will detour traffic via S. Kellam Road and […]
Over $6 million in funding announced for water and sewer projects in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — $6.4 million in funds were announced by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (WV IJDC) for water and sewer projects in the Mountain State. $30 million in AML grants recommended The project and funds include: Bluewell Public Service District (PSD) – Mercer County A $500,000 grant was approved by […]
Missing dad of 5 found dead in sewer after funeral turns violent, Michigan family says
A father of five missing for nearly a week was found dead in a sewer, his Michigan family says. Jermaine Fairley went missing Jan. 27 while leaving a friend’s funeral and repast in Detroit, his mother, Tamika Fairley, said in a GoFundMe. Family members learned his disappearance coincided with a shooting. “I need help finding […]
Westover sewer rates to jump 33% as Holland Avenue work projected for August
Feb. 5—WESTOVER — Critical numbers tied to Westover’s Holland Avenue and pump station replacement plans came to light on Monday, including how much the parallel projects will impact residents’ sewer bills. City Attorney Tim Stranko explained an ordinance enacting a 33.7 % rate increase is expected before Westover City Council for first reading at its […]
Watertown approves sewer project bid
Feb. 3—The Watertown City Council approved a bid for the city’s long-awaited sewer project during its meeting on Wednesday night. “This is a major decision, and if the decision goes like it’s about to, it’ll be the biggest single investment we’ve made as a council to my knowledge,” Watertown Mayor Mike Jennings said at the […]