City Eyes $1.3M Site for Sewer
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By David Ball, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon  Sep. 9--The Marathon City Council is slated to discuss spending $1.3 million to buy a lot in the Coco Plum subdivision to be used as a site for a sewer treatment plant.   The discussion will occur during the council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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By Julia Oliver, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Feb. 25--Union County's biggest sewer plant, already strained by record growth, has been fined for environmental problems far more times in recent years than any other similar size plant in the Charlotte region, according to state records.
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By Anna King, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.  Feb. 5--BENTON CITY -- A lot of money is riding on a Kennewick Irrigation District proposal to bring more water to Red Mountain.
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By Chris Woodka, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.  Feb. 7--Funding to continue study of a proposed $330 million drinking water conduit to cities east of Pueblo will be sought through several channels in Congress.
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By Sally Connell, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif.  Dec. 16--Now is the time to save water for San Luis Obispo residents who want to get a break on city sewer fees come summer.
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By The San Diego Union-Tribune  Feb. 21--     Mayor Jerry Sanders says it's essential that San Diegans  pay an additional $430 million in water and sewer fees over the next four  years.
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By Joe Walker, The Paducah Sun, Ky.  Sep. 19--Local economic development leaders head to the nation's capital Wednesday with a wish list topped by an ambitious sewer project designed to support -- and enhance -- long-term residential and industrial growth in western McCracken County.
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By Juan Munoz, The Brownsville Herald, Texas  Jun. 22--In hopes of a better drainage system in and around the Southmost area, Cameron County Precinct 1 Commissioner, Sofia C. Benavides has set up a second meeting with residents to discuss the issue.
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By Lauren Klein, The Stamford Advocate, Conn.  Sep. 19--NORWALK -- After several years of stagnating state funds for clean water projects, three officials pledged yesterday to obtain $70 million in bonds for the Clean Water Fund in the next legislative session.   State Sens.
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By Sally Connell, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif.  Jun. 17--Even as the project to ship water from Nacimiento Lake to homes and businesses in the North County and San Luis Obispo is nearing construction, some property owners are resisting plans to lay the pipeline across their land.
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The Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to divert up to $1.3 billion for levee repairs from the Mississippi River's East Bank, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, to the West Bank, where tens of thousands of people have resettled.
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By Dawn Hinshaw, The State, Columbia, S.C.  Feb. 12--The cost of providing sewerage service to the growing northwest part of Richland County has jumped a second time, likely resulting in even higher monthly rates for current customers and increased tap-on fees for new homeowners.
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By John Estus, The Daily Oklahoman  Feb. 17--SPENCER -- A waste disposal company's plan to add to a landfill here troubles local officials and residents.
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By Tom Kertscher, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  May 27--CEDARBURG -- The city is proposing to expand its sewer service area, a move that could lead to the development of 600 housing units for 1,350 people west of Wauwatosa Road in the town.
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By Danielle Sottosanti, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson  Jun. 7--A proposed large increase in Oro Valley's water-connection fees met with opposition from development and building representatives at a public hearing Wednesday night.
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The West Jordan City Council on Tuesday approved the use of eminent domain to gain easements for an underground storm-drain line.  Unsuccessful negotiations with property owners for easements of 1.39 acres of a vacant, 38-acre parcel at approximately 5650 W.
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By M.K. Guetersloh  BLOOMINGTON - A study of short-term solutions to improve the city's water supply may be completed in less than a year, but the city first has to find an engineering firm.