Article: United States: Council approves deal on water plant.

Byline: datta03

City lawmakers unanimously approved an agreement Tuesday with a Pittsburgh- based company allowing it to lease space in the city's water and wastewater treatment plant on River Road. By a 5-0 vote, the Common Council agreed to a five-year deal with Calgon Carbon Corp., a company with which it has been negotiating since January.

The agreement is believed to be the first of its kind in the region, according to city officials.

The city will receive annual lease payments of $150,000 and will benefit by saving $100,000 to $150,000 a year on such expenses as utilities, maintenance and carbon regeneration, said Jeffrey N. Mis, ...

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