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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Water and wastewater CIP: $36.1M for water projects; $53M nutrient‑removal upgrade under way Assistant Director Parul Balanwal presented a $36,083,000 five‑year water CIP and summarized a $53,000,000 biological nutrient removal project at the Water Pollution Control facility; phase 1 work is underway with a substantial completion milestone cited in October 2026.

Ames City is set to invest over $89 million in crucial water and wastewater upgrades, promising enhanced treatment capacity and sustainability for the future.

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City Council reviews $30M wastewater treatment upgrade and funding strategies Council discusses $30M upgrade needs for wastewater plant and explores funding options.

Brighton’s City Council is tackling a staggering $30 million upgrade for the wastewater treatment plant—are they prepared to fund it?

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City Council allocates $35M for wastewater plant upgrades and storm drainage projects Council outlines utility fund projects, including wastewater upgrades and storm drainage improvements.

Lebanon City Council is tackling a 200% surge in wastewater flow by allocating $35 million for urgent infrastructure upgrades—are we ready for the changes ahead?

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