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Board raises concerns about sewers outside Lorain, regionalization and revenue impacts
Summary
Board members warned that extending sewer service beyond city limits can create liabilities if the city does not retain ownership or inspection authority; Councilor Mary Smangalski urged proactive planning to leverage water capacity for economic development.
Board members and residents discussed plans and proposals to extend sewer and water infrastructure beyond the City of Lorain’s borders and flagged ownership, inspection and long-term capacity concerns.
Nut graf: Officials said sewers built outside the city can shift treatment costs and risks to Lorain if the city treats flow tied to lines it does not own or adequately inspect; some speakers urged city leadership to pursue water-sales opportunities selectively and to require ownership or inspection rights when allowing outside connections.
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