Community survey shows rising frustration as commissioners confront aging systems, staffing gaps, and rising costs.
Tag: wastewater
Posted inTransportation
Sewer Repairs Today Will Impact Lakeshore and Lake Hollingsworth Drives
Drivers might need to add a few extra minutes to their commutes from June 2–4.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s Huge Wastewater Project Has Begun
The “generational” project to replace the Western Trunk sewer line will cost an estimated $77 million.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Wastewater, Fire Station Top Lakeland’s Legislative Wish List
City commissioners discuss timing and strategy for getting local projects in the state budget.
Posted inInsight Polk
Lakeland’s Lakes Have Recovered from Massive Wastewater Spills, City Says
Fecal coliform and E. coli levels were more than six times the contamination threshold in some lakes, but they have returned to normal.
Posted inInsight Polk
5 Million Gallons and Counting: Lakeland Tallies Wastewater Spills Caused by Milton
The massive surge of water sent sewage into at least six waterways.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Alternate Path for Sewer Project May Save Lakeland $7.9 Million
The Western Trunk pipeline’s new route will avoid disrupting traffic near Lakeland Christian School.
Posted inEnvironment
Storm Sends 30,000 Gallons of Untreated Wastewater into Lakeland Waterways
City officials reported three wastewater spills attributed to exceptionally heavy rains from Hurricane Debby.
Posted inEnvironment
Wastewater Cleanup Near Carillon Lakes to Cost Nearly $1 Million
The City Commission approved a contract to remove 5,600 cubic yards of contaminated soil.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Weighs Big Increase in Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
A new study recommends raising the fee per new residential unit from $2,966 to $7,275.
