Virginia’s Arlington County updates sewer plan for extensive 459-mile network
(UI) — In a unanimous decision, the Arlington County Board in Virginia sanctioned a proposal on Feb. 24 aimed at upholding vital underground infrastructure for both current and forthcoming residents, WTOP News reported.
The board's endorsement entails an overhaul of its Sanitary Sewer Collection System Plan, a comprehensive strategy tailored to sustain the county's extensive 459-mile sewer network, which caters to nearly 238,000 residents.
According to WTOP News, this marks the first revision to the plan since 2002. Prior to the vote, several members expressed admiration for their predecessors' foresight in constructing a system during the 1930s capable of reliably serving the county for generations to come.
Board member Susan Cunningham told WTOP News, "It’s really exciting to think back to Arlington 100 years ago and the forethought that folks had to build a system that has lasted this long and that we can continue to expand."
The plan delineates requisite policies and enhancements crucial for accommodating the county's projected growth while incorporating a minimum of two capital improvement initiatives.
Lauded for its cost-effectiveness and positive environmental impact, the updated plan garnered praise from the board.
"I think that this is one of those great opportunities to highlight that doing the right thing for the environment is also doing the right thing financially and economically in the long term," board member Maureen Coffey told WTOP News.
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