FEMA OK's New Wastewater System for St. Croix to Tune of $2B

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FEMA OK's New Wastewater System for St. Croix to Tune of $2B

FEMA has provided official notification approving the replacement of the entire wastewater system on the island of St. Croix with a projected cost of $1.5 to $2 billion, the V.I. Waste Management Authority announced Monday.

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