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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chautauqua County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase 3 Extension
Extending public sewers around Chautauqua Lake will help protect water quality by removing outdated septic systems and reducing phosphorus loading. The project will connect hundreds of parcels and open up new development potential.
Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase III Extension
Directors reported major strides in updating aging meters, recovering lost revenues, and completing sewer extension phases across county enterprise districts.
Wastewater Infrastructure and Pump Station Upgrades
The sewer district is upgrading pumps and transfer switches across five pump houses at a cost of $85,075, funded through healthy enterprise fund balances from user fees.
Bemis Point School District Sewer Connection
Bemis Point Central School District applied for a state grant to connect Maple Grove High School to the county sewer district, eliminating its old treatment plant and protecting Chautauqua Lake from nutrient runoff. The county expressed full support for the project.