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Preston prepares for $69 million wastewater plant, warns of higher sewer bills

3141925 · January 13, 2025
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Mayor Dan Keller told the Preston City Council the federally mandated wastewater treatment project should be complete by year-end 2025, with full operation in 2026, and that users of the new plant will likely see monthly sewer charges rise by about $45–$50 when debt service begins.

Mayor Dan Keller told the Preston City Council on Jan. 9 that the city’s long-running project to replace its wastewater treatment plant is approaching completion and will carry a substantial price tag.

“Preston City wastewater treatment plant…this project will be completed by year end 2025 with the new facility in full operation by 2026,” Mayor Dan Keller said. He told the council the project is “federally mandated” and is expected to cost approximately $69,000,000.

Keller said low-interest financing has been secured for about 49% of the project cost. When the…

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