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Leesburg gets new water treatment facility
Posted: 03.07.2011 at 9:20 PM
Updated: 03.08.2011 at 9:20 AM
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Leesburg unveiled their new water treatment facility Monday
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Leesburg unveiled their new water treatment facility Monday

LEESBURG, GA -- Leesburg unveiled their new water treatment facility Monday.

The $6 million building was funded with help from SPLOST funds.

Officials say population growth in Lee County meant it was time for an upgrade.

“It’s replacing our former pond system. It's a 1.2 million gallon a day plant. It's going to help the city of Leesburg grow in the future,” said Leesburg Mayor Jim Quinn.

With the city's current population the plant is running at 33% of capacity.

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