Kane said township residents aren’t likely to notice any direct impact from the improvements, but plant workers will be able to better treat wastewater and protect the environment. “We are all outdoors people and want to make sure that the environment is well taken care of.” “A lot of us have made a career in this field to make sure that we are doing what’s right and to do our jobs and secure our fresh water bodies,” said Richard Kane, director of utilities at the wastewater treatment plant in Delta Township. The Delta Township Board will be contracting with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors for the water and sewer study at a cost of $32,000, according to township documents. Rate studies help to make sure the township’s utility funds are generating enough revenue to cover operating costs, capital improvements and debt service, said Brian Reed, Delta Township’s manager. New wastewater facilities and renovations will likely take place in phases over the next five or six years and will not start until 2021. “We are doing this study so that we can see what we’re going to need going forward for this investment,” Delta Township Supervisor Ken Fletcher said.Ī new plant will be built to handle the growth of the township and the old facility will be torn down, Fletcher said. 21 approved a study of water and sewer rates, one of several steps as officials plan for maintenance and upgrades. Spartan Newsroom - News and information from student journalists at the Michigan State University School of Journalismĭelta Township is planning ahead to prepare for future improvements to its 40-year-old wastewater treatment plant. About the Michigan State University School of Journalism.MSU School of Journalism Code of Ethics.MSU journalism COVID-related reporting guidelines.Michigan Chile Investigative Journalism Program.
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