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Albert Lea seeks $37 million to complete multi‑phase wastewater upgrades tied to phosphorus limits
2521481 · March 6, 2025
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City manager said federal and state phosphorus requirements increased the cost of an Albert Lea sewer plant upgrade; the city requested $37 million or a phased $12.5 million option to keep rates from rising by 200%.
Albert Lea officials told the Capital Investment Committee on March 6 that regulatory requirements to treat phosphorus have dramatically increased the cost of their wastewater project and that the city needs state assistance to avoid steep rate increases for residents and employers.
City Manager Ian Riggs said the Shell…
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