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The Sherman Wastewater Treatment Plant team includes, from left, Paul Fisher, operator; Jay Irwin, chief wastewater operator; and Craig Weinheimer, plant worker.
Water infrastructure can last a long time when well maintained. But sooner or later, it wears out and needs replacing.
The Village of Sherman in far western New York (population 720) this year finished extensive upgrades to its wastewater treatment and drinking water facilities,...