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Runaway Bay has been experiencing sewage spills into Lake Bridgeport following heavy rainfall, with a significant spill occurring on February 14. The city is positioned to receive around $10 million in federal grants for wastewater system improvements totaling approximately $10.7 million.

This includes $2.75 million from the EPA and $6.7 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. City officials report that grant applications have been approved, but funding is structured as reimbursements after project costs are fronted.

The engineering firm Freese and Nichols is finalizing designs for necessary upgrades, including improvements to 17 lift stations and the treatment plant. The city is also seeking an additional $7 million in federal relief for 2027 to further address these issues.