Kaptur Funded Project Approved By Lucas County County Commissioners For Next Phase In Sewer Infrastructure Improvement For Lucas and Ottawa CountiesPress ReleaseJobs and the[...]

Toledo, Ohio - Today, the Lucas County Board of Commissioners voted to enter into an agreement to move forward with a project that will provide a reliable sanitary sewer system in the unsewered areas of Curtice-Williston. Kaptur's effort will lower ratepayers' contribution to the project and reduce sewage discharge into the community and Lake Erie. This project was initially funded through a $2.5 Million federal award included by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) in FY2023 Community Project Appropriations funding.

"I fought to bring this funding home so that we could improve infrastructure and meet the needs of the residents of Ottawa and Lucas County. I am glad to see us move one step closer to making that vision a reality," said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). "By providing help for sanitary sewer system improvements for these residents, we will help to improve our environment, protect Lake Erie, and bring down overall costs for many residents. This is a true win-win where federal dollars will help our local community to save on their utilities costs for generations to come. I will never stop fighting to to bring home investments that will improve the quality of life for our Northwest Ohio communities."

The Board of Lucas County Commissioners is grateful to Congresswoman Kaptur for securing federal funding to help Lucas and Ottawa Counties get Phase One of this important work off the ground.

"This is part of a larger initiative to address unsanitary conditions in Curtice and Williston, prevent untreated sewer discharges, and protect the health of Lake Erie," said Lucas CountyCommissioner Pete Gerken. "The general plan update and design work will enable us to be shovel-ready for future phases that will improve water quality of Crane Creek and Cedar Creek, both of which directly feed Lake Erie's western basin."

"The $2.5 Million in federal funding Lucas County received helps take the financial burden of this critical work off of our residents," said Lucas CountyCommissioner Lisa A. Sobecki. "We all win when local government collaborates with our federal partners."

"This is an example of the success that comes when jurisdictions work together. This project is a joint effort of Lucas County, Ottawa County, Jerusalem Township, and Allen Township to ensure our precious waterways are protected and our residents have an affordable, reliable sanitary sewer solution," saidLucas CountyCommissioner Anita Lopez.

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