Waterline project benefits people of Petersburg

PETERSBURG — Extension of a waterline into the community means safe drinking water and better fire protection for residents, officials said.

Mahoning County, Springfield Township, Aqua Ohio and other officials gathered for the project’s ground breaking Friday morning at the township fire station on Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road.

“It’s taken a long time, but the people of Petersburg have been very patient,” said Robert Orr, Springfield Township trustee.

Many residents’ wells tested positive for high levels of bacteria and chemical iron deposits, causing orange stains. Some residents also complained of methane gas in the wells.

The project entails extension of a 12-inch waterline from the intersection of Garfield Road and Unity Road east to the intersection of Garfield and state Route 170. Also included is extension of 8-inch waterlines into the community.

The total cost is about $1.8 million with construction of about $1.15 million.

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