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Aiken County's legislative delegation has introduced a bill to transfer control of the Horse Creek wastewater treatment plant from Aiken County Public Service Authority to a new Horse Creek Regional Public Service Authority. This change aims to address years of mismanagement and is proposed to take effect by September 30.

The plant operates at 60% capacity, with limited uncommitted capacity affecting new developments, resulting in lost investments such as a $185 million chicken processing plant. The bill proposes a nine-member commission with representatives from Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda counties. Aiken County officials oppose the bill, citing recent improvements and local control issues.