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Finance committee opens broader study of Aquaria treatment plant purchase as a path to lower water costs, but members warn of risks
Summary
Officials presented costs and scenarios for Brockton to acquire the Aquaria Water Treatment Plant and operate it as a regional source of PFAS-free water. Staff said owning the plant could reduce the city—s current ~$8.8 million annual contract cost; councilors pressed for detailed inspections, regional options and public input.
The Brockton Finance Committee on Feb. 3 heard a detailed staff presentation on options for regional water supply, including acquiring the Aquaria Water Treatment Plant in Dighton.
DPW Commissioner Patrick Hill and CFO Troy Clarkson presented updated cost estimates and regional demand research. Clarkson said an acquisition analysis included both market-rate financing and a state revolving fund (SRF) loan scenario; a 30-year loan at 4.5 percent produced higher annual debt-service estimates than a 1.5 percent SRF loan. Hill said prior rate studies and updated…
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