Aliquippa water authority breaks ground on new treatment plant
ALIQUIPPA — Thousands of Beaver County residents are, hopefully, one step closer to cleaner drinking water. The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa broke ground on a new $15 million water filtration plant Thursday near its existing, decades-old facility. Board and city leaders said financing for the two-and-a-half-year project is secured and construction can begin once state regulators approve necessary permits. Board members, joined by Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and state and local elected officials, said the project’s cost won’t result in higher rates for customers. “The ...
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