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New MBR plant(2002) in American Canyon, Napa County

City fined $66,000 for wastewater violations

By KERANA TODOROV
Eagle Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 8:28 AM PST:

American Canyon recently was fined $66,000 for violating clean water laws at its wastewater treatment plant. City officials want state water regulators to set aside some of the penalty money for local environmental projects. (more)

Bacteria found in AmCan water

By KERANA TODOROV,

Register Staff Writer

Saturday, June 10, 2006

American Canyon has been cited for violating the state's drinking water quality standards.
Coliform bacteria were found in the city's drinking water system May 9 and May 23, American Canyon and state officials said Thursday. (more)

Banning City Eliminates Waste Altogether:

While similar to traditional treatment methods in how much it costs to build, MBR costs a third more to operate. "Most of the expense comes from electricity, "Toor said. (more)

Developers will pay 46% of $120 million sewer cost in Hollister

Hollister Plant Gets 2 Year Extension

By Patrick O'Donnell

The Pinnacle

Sunday, February 3, 2006

City says new research reveals a clearer picture of the timeline involved in the project

Hollister's sewer project, originally slated to be operational by December 2007, now looks like it won't be functional any time before mid-2008 or early 2009, according to a memo circulated at a regional water planning panel. (more)