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Owasso leaders urge $15 million to replace failing nitrification towers to protect river and rates
Summary
Officials and community representatives from Owasso asked the appropriations subcommittee for $15 million to replace three old nitrification towers at the Mid‑County wastewater treatment plant, warning failure could cause permit violations and environmental harm while local ratepayers would face steep bill increases without state help.
Mayor and local leaders from Owasso told the House Appropriations Subcommittee the city needs $15 million to replace three failing nitrification towers at its wastewater treatment plant and avoid both environmental harm to the Shiawassee River and severe rate increases for local residents.
Justin Horvath, president and CEO of the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership, said the request is necessary to maintain the…
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