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McKees Rocks, a long-struggling borough on the Ohio River, sued the county’s wastewater-treatment authority in court on Tuesday, alleging the agency’s efforts to reduce sewage overflows could literally undermine its efforts to recover from decades-long decline.
“We want them to know we are serious,” said attorney Steven Engel, who filed the suit on McKees Rocks’ behalf.
At issue is Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’s Clean Water Plan, a $2 billion effort to resolve decades-old concerns about sewage overflows that take place when heavy rains overwhelm aging sewer systems. And at the heart of the dispute is the former Crivelli Chevrolet car dealership, which Alcosan bought for $2 million last year.
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An Alcosan sign along the banks of Chartiers Creek at the site of the proposed tunnel project.
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McKees Rocks Borough Council President Archie Brinza speaks at a news conference Tuesday about a lawsuit the borough filed against Alcosan over a proposed tunnel project.
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Michael Murray, pastor of Second Baptist Church that sits behind the construction site, said he fears for the safety of the community, especially children who live in the Hays Manor housing community nearby.
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