Locals gather opposition to EPA mandate; Sewer treatment improvements called unjustified.(LOCAL NEWS) From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: April 21, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Worcester Telegram & Gazette. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Byline: Milton J. Valencia

WORCESTER - City councilors sent an early, strong sign of opposition to proposed upgrades to the Upper Blackstone wastewater treatment facility, saying they are based on faulty science that could triple what ratepayers pay.

The council subcommittee's opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed mandates could be an indicator of battles ahead, pitting a city's ability to pay for the required upgrades against federal efforts to clean up the river.

The Blackstone River Coalition, which has been working for decades to clean ...

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