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Canton City Council approved $67 million for sanitary sewer capital projects, allowing design and construction of upgrades mandated by the U.S. EPA. Funding will mainly derive from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund.

Major projects include a $29 million membrane replacement at the water reclamation facility, $25 million in electrical system upgrades, and $8 million for raw pump improvements, with timelines from 2026 to 2028. Additional projects include various sewer replacements and a $1 million equipment storage building, all aimed at compliance and infrastructure improvement.