County, town consider regional wastewater facility talks

Pima County and Sahuarita could move closer to in-depth discussions on a regional wastewater plant as the Town Council considers a formalized first step this week.

Sahuarita Engineering Division Manager Galo Galovale said the MOU — Memorandum of Understanding — on Monday's council agenda would initiate efforts for planning a joint regional water reclamation facility. He said the MOU's purpose is to establish a cooperation and information-sharing framework as well as explore potential agreements.

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Upgrades — The county's Green Valley Wastewater Reclamation Facility has two plants incorporated into one, with upgraded, newer units cleaning sewage on one side and a lagoon system on the other.
Jorge Encinas | Green Valley News

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Lagoons — The lagoons at the county's Green Valley Wastewater Reclamation Facility is part of the plant's original sewage processing capability.
Jorge Encinas | Green Valley News

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