Cold Spring flags wastewater plant upgrades; small rate increases proposed
Trustees were told the village's nearly 60-year-old wastewater plant needs capital upgrades and a capital plan; the tentative budget includes a $1.50 monthly flat-rate increase and a 55¢ per 5,000-gallon usage rise to fund improvements and debt service.
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Officials said the village wastewater treatment plant, built between 1968 and 1972, requires a capital plan and upgrades to extend its life and meet regulatory requirements. Staff work has included improving sludge-hauling efficiency and training a second licensed operator; debt service of about $113,000 is built into rates for upcoming capital projects.
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