[미국] 플로리다 환경보호국, 두개의 새로운 폐수처리시설 오픈

플로리다 환경 보호국(Florida Department of Environmental Protection)은 최근 도시의 폐수 수집 시스템을 재건하기 위해 스프링 필드시에 560만 달러를 지급했다. 새로운 폐수 처리 시설의 착공을 축하하기 위해 그린빌및 지방 공무원이 마을에 방문했다.

두 프로젝트는 모두 주의 청정 수자원 회전 기금(CWSRF) 대출 프로그램을 통해 자금을 조달 받았다.

DEP 부장관 Drew Bartlett은 "이 같은 프로젝트는 공중 보건과 환경을 보호하는 데 도움이 된다"고  말했다.

최근 스프링 필드시에서는 새로운 하수도를 복구하고 건설하는 이 프로젝트의 기공식을 가졌으며, 이 폐수처리시설은 악화된 인프라를 대체한다.

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FLORIDA DEP OPENS TWO NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IN THE STATE

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded the city of Springfield $5.6 million to rehabilitate the city's wastewater collection system, and joined the town of Greenville and local officials in celebrating the groundbreaking of a new wastewater treatment facility. Both projects were funded through the state's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program.
 
"Projects like this help protect public health and our environment," said Drew Bartlett, DEP deputy secretary for ecosystems restoration.

Recently, the city of Springfield held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project, which consists of rehabilitating and constructing a new gravity sewer, and reducing the amount of stormwaterentering the city's collection system by replacing deteriorating infrastructure. A significant portion of the $5.6 million loan, $4.1 million, has principal forgiveness and does not need to be repaid by the community.

"We are grateful to DEP for funding to assist the city with this pipe replacement," said Donald "Lee" Penton, Springfield city clerk. "Our residents and community will certainly benefit by having a reliable sewer system that won't harm the environment."
 
The town of Greenville was awarded more than $1.5 million for the construction of a new 75,000 gallon per day treatment plant and new operations building. A significant portion of this loan, more than $1.4 million, has principal forgiveness and does not need to be paid back by the community.

The CWSRF Program has awarded approximately $1.1 billion in funding for nearly 120 wastewater and stormwater improvement projects during the past five years, and a total of $4 billion in loan funds since its inception in 1989. The program is funded by federal grants, state matching funds, loan repayments and interest earnings.

About DEP's Division of Water Restoration Assistance The Division of Water Restoration Assistance is responsible for providing loans and grants for projects that improve the quality and quantity of the state's water resources and provide a significant benefit to the environment and local communities. Projects in several program areas are funded that improve stormwater quality, reduce pollutants entering surface water and groundwater, protect springs, collect and treat wastewater, produce and distribute drinking water, nourish beaches and reclaim mined land. For more information, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/water/waterprojectfunding/

[출처 = Water World / 2017년 2월 17일]