For Immediate Release
April 22, 2010
Contact: City of Greenville Mayor’s Office, Mayor Heather McTeer Hudson (662) 378-1501,
hhudson@www.greenville.ms.us
Mayor Hudson confirmed today that, “Yes, the City of Greenville is one step closer to having clear water.” In a press conference held at city hall, Mayor Hudson stated, “We are working with Senator Wicker’s office and the Army Corp of Engineers to finalize a plan and implement an agreement that will move forward the city’s plan to eliminate the brow water condition in our community.” It is anticipated that the plan will result in improvements to the first five (5) of the City’s water wells over the next 16-18 months. The remaining wells will follow shortly afterwards. Exact funding levels and the exact schedule for construction will be finalized over the course of the next 15-20 days.
Mayor Hudson stated, “This announcement is tremendous for our community. We have been working so hard to develop a plan and funding for a project that impacts not only the families of Greenville, but also our businesses and tourism. We are one step closer to clear water. “In the summer of 2006 the City conducted a pilot test using the ionic exchange method of reducing the amount of brown tint in the water. The test results were successful and proof that there are existing methods to remove the color from the water. The City of Greenville was also featured in the Washington Post on August 23, 2009 regarding the condition of the water and is often a noted reason new people and businesses are diverted from Greenville.
April 22, 2010
Contact: City of Greenville Mayor’s Office, Mayor Heather McTeer Hudson (662) 378-1501,
hhudson@www.greenville.ms.us
Mayor Hudson confirmed today that, “Yes, the City of Greenville is one step closer to having clear water.” In a press conference held at city hall, Mayor Hudson stated, “We are working with Senator Wicker’s office and the Army Corp of Engineers to finalize a plan and implement an agreement that will move forward the city’s plan to eliminate the brow water condition in our community.” It is anticipated that the plan will result in improvements to the first five (5) of the City’s water wells over the next 16-18 months. The remaining wells will follow shortly afterwards. Exact funding levels and the exact schedule for construction will be finalized over the course of the next 15-20 days.
Mayor Hudson stated, “This announcement is tremendous for our community. We have been working so hard to develop a plan and funding for a project that impacts not only the families of Greenville, but also our businesses and tourism. We are one step closer to clear water. “In the summer of 2006 the City conducted a pilot test using the ionic exchange method of reducing the amount of brown tint in the water. The test results were successful and proof that there are existing methods to remove the color from the water. The City of Greenville was also featured in the Washington Post on August 23, 2009 regarding the condition of the water and is often a noted reason new people and businesses are diverted from Greenville.
A formal announcement and cooperative agreement signing ceremony will be held on Friday May 7th, 2010 here in Greenville. At that time, full details of both the plan and agreement will be publically presented. Both Senator Wicker and representatives from the Army Corp of Engineers are scheduled to be present for the event along with Mayor Hudson, city officials and other invited guest.
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