Blue Springs Voters Decide on $65M Water Upgrades

0:00Blue Springs voters face a big decision on April 7th. They're being asked to approve borrowing up to $65 million for major upgrades to the city's water and sewer systems. The main focus is the Sni-A Bar Waste Water Treatment Plant, which needs work to meet federal standards. The plant dates back to 1988 and must cut phosphorus levels while boosting capacity to handle the city's growth. These changes are required for EPA compliance by 2030. Many leaders stressed this won't raise taxes. The bond gets paid back through existing water and sewer bill revenues, with fees reviewed every three years. It also unlocks low interest state loans for clean water projects. The facility serves both Blue Springs and Graene Valley, but Blue Springs handles maintenance and the vote. Graene Valley plans to cover up to 35% of the costs on their end. Even a voter say no, the upgrades must happen by 2030, so the city would still seek other funding options to stay compliant. Local news powered by AI.

1:00This is Kansas News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.