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Arvin has secured a $5 million grant to overhaul its wastewater treatment plant, which has been under a cease and desist order since April 2023 due to inadequate capacity. This order restricted the city from issuing new sewer hookups, hindering local growth.

The treatment plant currently processes 1.2 million gallons of water daily, with a maximum capacity of 2 million gallons. Repairs, focusing on Pond Three, are set to begin on April 1 and conclude by early August. This project is anticipated to facilitate new sewer hookups, allowing for the expansion of businesses and housing as the city's population grows from 10,000 to 25,000.