As a new member of your city council,your small town realizes that the old wastewater treatment facility is resulting in unacceptable levels of cultural eutrophication.Relying upon provisions of the 1987 Water Quality Act,you suggest that the best way for your town to address this problem is to

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Seeking a low-interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for a new wastewater treatment facility would be the best option for addressing the problem of cultural eutrophication caused by the old wastewater treatment facility. This option would provide the town with the necessary funds to construct a new facility that is better equipped to treat wastewater and prevent the release of excess nutrients into the water. Merging the storm water and sanitary sewer systems to dilute the nutrients would not solve the problem and may even exacerbate it. Applying for grants to control the growth of phytoplankton or to construct a new wastewater treatment facility may not be the most feasible or effective option, as grants are often competitive and may not cover the full cost of the project.

As a New Member of Your City Council,your Small Town