Marion council approves engineering agreement to position city for $23M wastewater phosphorus upgrade The council voted to approve an engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin to design upgrades aimed at meeting a new EPA/Illinois phosphorus discharge limit (about 0.5 ppm by 2030). The agreement clears the way to apply for low-interest funding and possible debt forgiveness; the measure passed with one abstention.

Marion City Council just took a crucial step toward a $23 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant, aiming to meet stringent new phosphorus limits and secure vital EPA funding.

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