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City looks to get the lead out: Corrosion of lead water lines contributes to excessive discharge of phosphorus from water treatment plant

Woodstock’s older wastewater treatment plant, on Dieckman Street, needs expensive work for discharge to meet environmental standards. (Independent staff photo)

Woodstock is dipping its toe into water issues caused in part by aging lead pipe water lines that will cost the city millions. Two years ago the City Council awarded […]

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