by John Beagle

If the Ohio EPA gets it way, sewer rates may climb from $200 per year to $1100 per year. That's just not affordable says Dave Duritsch, Middletown City Engineer and Environmental Director.

Way back in 2000, the Ohio EPA was requiring improvements in sewer systems throughout the state. With aggressive goals, the city proposed a $20 million project that would be financed over 20 years. The Ohio EPA rejected the plan

Then in 2004, the city revised and updated the plan. This new sewer plan would cost $60 Million and be financed over 15 years. This plan too, was rejected by the Ohio EPA.

Now, David J. Duritsch Jr., PE, CPM City Engineering & Environmental Services Director, is submitting a plan at the end of September 2007. This new plan is for $138 Million over 20 years.

Watch video and find out how the city plans on dealing with this $138 Million capital project.