INVESTING IN A MODERN SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE LIBERTY COUNTY COMMUNITY

Liberty County deserves to control its own destiny. Having a modern wastewater treatment system protects our interests by allowing for managed growth, instead of sprawl that decreases quality of life for everyone. Calling Liberty County home comes with a responsibility to act now to ensure a thriving future for our children and grandchildren. By investing in a modern sewer system today, we protect the environment while creating jobs and strengthening our economy for generations to come.

WHY DOES LIBERTY COUNTY NEED A WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY?
Managing Growth - Treating wastewater in Liberty County currently depends on either privately-owned septic tanks or publicly managed wastewater treatment systems. Private septic tanks serve homes and small developments and require proper siting and ongoing maintenance to function properly. Publicly managed wastewater treatment systems provide greater environmental protection through a higher level of treatment and oversight. An interconnected public system also allows for planned, smart development for homes, businesses, and commercial investments as opposed to individual septic tanks that are scattered across the community without broader planning.

WHY NOW?
Ensuring Capacity - Ensuring that publicly managed wastewater treatment is available to our community is vital. Currently the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) contracts with the City of Midway to provide treatment for a majority of LCDA's wastewater discharge. While this arrangement has worked in the past, the City's system is designed to serve a small community and doesn't have available capacity to treat wastewater to support Liberty County's increasing needs. That lack of treatment capacity limits options for Liberty County when working to attract employers and build our tax base. It's time to invest in a modern wastewater treatment system that protects our interests and aligns with the community's vision for the future. Liberty County has an opportunity to collaborate with a developer who is willing to help fund this milestone project for our community. This allows us to be a leader for our region by demonstrating that well-planned and carefully considered growth doesn't have to come at the expense of the environment or our pocketbooks.

BENEFITS TO THE ENTIRE LIBERTY COUNTY COMMUNITY
The proposed advanced water reclamation facility will have the ability to safely clean and recycle enough water to welcome jobs that support families, high-quality development, and an expanded local tax base to fund schools, infrastructure, and essential services. This project represents a milestone moment for our entire community's quality of life by leading the way in smarter wastewater management, setting a powerful example of economic growth that aligns with protection of local waterways and natural resources. Having an advanced wastewater treatment system offers Liberty County residents a reasonable path to avoid rapid widespread development that increases traffic headaches, unattractive sprawl, and loss of greenspace and wetlands.

AN ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEM PROTECTS OUR WATERWAYS
Clean water is fundamental to economic development and quality of life for our community. Protecting our valuable water resources is one of the main reasons Liberty County deserves a modern wastewater treatment system. The proposed water reclamation facility will use membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems to treat wastewater to near drinking water quality, enabling a substantial portion of the treated water to be reused for irrigation and building cooling at Tradeport East and the Laurel View Properties development. This will conserve freshwater and support sustainable growth. Any remaining high-quality effluent will be discharged into the Laurel View River via a submerged diffused outfall.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
The effort is in the early stages of a lengthy process that will include engineering and environmental analysis, along with multiple opportunities for residents and stakeholders to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback as planning moves forward. We believe Liberty County deserves the benefits this water reclamation facility will deliver, and we're committed to a transparent and well-considered process.

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