(Spencer)– Progress continues on a project in Spencer to separate combined storm water and sewer mains. Public Works Director Mark White says of the city’s 1,441 storm water intakes, only 124 are still connected to sanitary sewer lines…
White says the city was mandated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency to separate the lines as a result. He says they’re hoping that with the progress that’s been made, Spencer can be removed from the EPA’s watch list…
White says most of the work has been financed through tax dollars and Community Development Block Grants.
The project has been ongoing since about 2008.
