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Regional study finds a regional stormwater utility is feasible but needs local champions
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A CROG feasibility study found a regional stormwater utility is legally and technically feasible and could generate stable funding for MS4 compliance and capital work, but leaders said political support and local champions would be essential for implementation.
A regional feasibility study presented to the Capital Region Council of Governments Transportation Committee concluded a regional stormwater utility is feasible but would require strong local political champions to succeed.
Heidi Samoka, principal planner at COG and project manager for the study, told the committee the consultant evaluated technical, legal and administrative criteria and found “yes” for feasibility in most categories; political feasibility scored yellow because the model requires sustained local buy‑in. She said the analysis included deeper cost and compliance reviews for Bloomfield, Hartford, Rocky Hill and West Hartford and…
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