Summary
The city's sewer plant is getting a major expansion to 18 million gallons per day plus a 20-year rehab of existing facilities. Design runs about 16 months, with construction expected from 2028 to mid-2031 — a huge, costly project that supports the city's growth.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The rejected new-plant option would have cost $150-180 million; the chosen retrofit saves tens of millions plus $8-10 million in pipeline costs.
Every resident and business on city sewer, plus all the new growth coming to town.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City of Elizabethtown Council — May 11, 2026
The council locked in prices for chlorine and sulfur dioxide to keep the wastewater plant running, at $2,000 and $1,775 per ton respectively.
City of Elizabethtown Council — April 27, 2026
The city's sewer plant is getting a major expansion to 18 million gallons per day plus a 20-year rehab of existing facilities. Design runs about 16 months, with construction expected from 2028 to mid-2031 — a huge, costly project that supports the city's growth.
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