MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Communities could be flush with cash after funds for septic solutions head their way.
Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation announced almost $30M in grants to bolster municipal sewer systems and prevent pollution from flowing to waterways.
Combined sewer systems collect sewage and stormwater runoff for treatment at wastewater facilities. During large storms, the system can get overwhelmed causing untreated sewage and wastewater to back up into buildings, streets, and waterways.
11 municipalities will get funding to prevent or treat combined sewer overflows.