Apparently, the EPA has noticed our sewer, storm water, and water quality problems, and by all accounts, we are facing sanctions for violating the 1972 Clean Water Act.
Cities like Louisville and Knoxville are dealing with these sanctions.
And, according to the Department of Justice, Louisville will spend over $500 million, and Knoxville around $530 million to clean up their act.
– 7/24/05 Department of Justice Press Release
Before adding new development and facilities to this system, we are potentially facing hundreds of millions of dollars to repair our sewer and storm water operation.
– 7/24/05 Department of Justice Press Release
The hardworking citizens of Fayette County will be covering the bill, either by paying increased water user fees or taxes.
Although developer exactions cover the cost of establishing sewer lines and storm water in expansion area developments, they DO NOT pay for the overarching costs of fixing our overall water treatment system or cleaning our polluted waterways.
– LFUCG Division of Planning, 2006
