Dayton Stumped On Wastewater Issue

DAYTON -- The city of Dayton and its leaders are getting frustrated. The city has just six years to solve a wastewater problem that seems unsolvable.

Dayton's wastewater treatment plant, located at the west end of Commercial Drive, was built in 1938 and has had several tune-ups since that time.

Mayor Craig George said many people have a big misconception about the current treatment plant, thinking it is a brand new facility.

"New things were added in 2000," George said. "But it was basically just a face- lift. Repairs are expensive and don't always update the plant."

George said about four yea...