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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
By:
Robert J. Berner
The New Year has arrived with much
excitement and anticipation for LORCO.
We have completed the
construction of the Phase I project and have been working to get all the
households connected to the new sewers.
In 2012 we anticipate
having over 1,000 homes and businesses connected to our system. With
pipes in the ground and sewers flowing we are optimistic about the
future growth in our area.
The benefits of
development and a cleaner environment are encouraging.
In 2012 we will also see the much anticipated rules and
regulations implemented concerning home sewage treatment systems.
We have been telling our member communities for
the last two years to prepare for these new regulations.
One of LORCO’s stated goals are: “To replace
existing on site treatment that may be detrimental to the ecology of our
natural waterways now and in the future.”
This goal is of vital concern to LORCO as we
work in partnership with the Lorain County General Health District to
ensure on site systems are working properly.
This would mean either working with our
townships and villages to provide cost effective collection systems or
to assist our communities to economically replace their existing systems
with home sewage treatment systems which operate properly.
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We will also be focusing on working with
other communities in Lorain County to provide cost efficient wastewater
treatment options.
The challenges communities
face from EPA regulations and compliance are often associated with
expensive solutions.
We believe working
together through collaborative efforts will yield better solutions at
lower costs to the consumers.
In today’s challenging economic times we all must look at
evaluating all possible alternatives to wastewater treatment to ensure
we are making the best long term decisions.
The future costs and the
future impacts on the environment will be important measures as we look
to improve the state of wastewater treatment in Rural Lorain County.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
By: James
McConnell
The Board of Trustees for the Lorain County Rural Wastewater
District is happy to announce the Dedication Ceremony for our Phase 1
Project.
We will be presenting a brief history of the project and
have a photo display of the construction project.
The ceremony will be January 28, 2012 at the
East Carlisle Building located at 1959 Grafton Road, Carlisle Township.
The dedication ceremony will be an open house
format from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with formal remarks beginning at
11:00 am.
Beverages and snacks will be served. |
