Cedar Rapids Wastewater Plant Upgrades Face Surging Costs
Cedar Rapids plans to modernize the Water Pollution Control Facility to handle future growth, with a design capacity far above current use. The project, starting at 277.5 million and bid at 348 million, aims to install anaerobic digesters and improved gas recovery, funded by a mix of federal aid, state loans, and rate increases, while addressing odors and flooding protections.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Robins
Palo
Hesemann
Iowa
Bruno Pigott
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa Finance Authority
WPC
Bertram Rd
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Iowa to form task force led by business leaders and Gov Reynolds
Task force led by Emily Schmitt of Sukup Manufacturing will include government representatives and aims to boost return on public investment, enhance workforce training, and apply AI. First meeting in 60 days, recommendations to governor and lawmakers within 180 days ahead of 2026 session. Meetings and final findings expected to be public. no authority to enact changes.
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Reynolds
Emily Schmitt
Sukup Manufacturing
Sheffield
Iowa
Schmitt
Steve
Lowa
Kim Reynolds
Iowa Capitol
Des Moines
Erin Murphy
the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids Utilities Director
Environmental Protection Agency
Bowen Engineering Corp
Indianapolis
Iowa State University
Linn County Public Health
Roy
DOGE/Ag manufacturing exec
Erin. Murphy
Thegazette