Commentary: Don’t Bill Others for High-End Wastewater Treatment System
From the Riverside Press-Enterprise:
“The issue began in 2006 when the Riverside City Council authorized upgrading the city’s wastewater treatment plant to a $250 million high-end system — a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) — in lieu of a traditional, more cost-effective system. …
“A traditional wastewater treatment system would have saved tax dollars while fulfilling the region’s needs and meeting all state and federal regulatory requirements.
“This wastewater plant is also used by three neighboring public agencies, Jurupa Community Services District, Rubidoux Community Services District and Edgemont Community Services District, which provide sewer services to residents.”
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