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Legislature approves Sewer District plan for Harriman wastewater upgrades as residents raise cost and pollution concerns
Summary
The Legislature approved improvements to Orange County Sewer District No. 1 tied to the Harriman wastewater treatment plant; public comment warned of environmental failures and large price tags while legislators said grant applications could cut user costs.
The Orange County Legislature on Thursday approved a resolution authorizing proposed increases and facility improvements to Orange County Sewer District No. 1, a step tied to replacing and upgrading systems at the Harriman wastewater treatment plant.
The resolution, listed under agenda item 19 and moved by Legislators Tuohy and Totel, passed on a roll call vote of 17 ayes. Sponsors said the action advances engineering and grant applications intended to reduce the cost burden on district users.
During the public comment period, Maria May of Tuxedo urged the Legislature to delay or reconsider, saying the plant has a long history of failures and alleged…
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