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Alpena asks state for $3 million to finish replacement of century-old clear wells
Summary
City of Alpena told the House Appropriations Subcommittee it needs $3 million to complete replacement of two aging finished-water clear wells at its 1922 water treatment plant after bids and added infrastructure work raised the project cost to about $9.84 million.
The City of Alpena asked the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for $3 million on behalf of its water treatment plant to complete replacement of two finished-water clear wells.
City Manager Rachel Smolinski told the committee the plant — constructed in 1922 and designated an American Water Landmark — supplies about 700,000,000 gallons annually to roughly 15,000 residents, including Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center personnel, and serves as the sole municipal source of drinking water for the city and Alpena Charter Township.…
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