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Regional water cooperative seeks state help to finish multi-city sewer and water project
Summary
Representatives of a three-town cooperative asked the Levy County legislative delegation for assistance to close a funding gap for a regional wastewater and potable water project serving Bronson, Cedar Key and Otter Creek; presenters said grants and SRF loans total much of the plan but the three cities face an estimated $15,000,000 shortfall.
Representatives of a regional water and wastewater cooperative told the Levy County legislative delegation that Hurricane damage and recurring flooding have left small coastal and inland towns struggling to maintain safe drinking water and sewer systems.
Robert Beltran, consulting engineer for the cooperative, said the program would build both water and wastewater plants plus roughly 35 miles of water and force mains to reach Cedar Key, Bronson and Otter Creek. He told the delegation the objective is resilient local…
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