Buckland residents will be getting village sewer bills for the first time, as the EPA mandates an update for the village. Currently, homes have independently operated septic tanks, which can be seen in many yards.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency mandated the village plan to upgrade to a centralized sewer system. The village is asking for grants for the $2.5 million project, but citizens will still have to help pay for the new system.
Residents will begin paying a $20 charge each month even before the completion to lower the monthly payment. Â Later they could pay as much as $50.
Mayor Dan Lambert says the project could take as much as eight years, but will help better the village. The village will hold a public meeting to inform residents of the changes and answer questions on June 28th at the Buckland Community Building at 7:30 pm.
