Wastewater upgrades could save thousands at former air force base

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 10, 2023

The Loring Development Authority will use $1 million in federal funds to fix a 70-year-old wastewater system and potentially save thousands of dollars. For decades, the wastewater treatment plant at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone has treated more water than it should, costing the town and Loring Development Authority upwards of $360,000 a year. Cracked pipes allow groundwater and rainwater to seep in. With monthly water and sewer bills topping $30,000 due to extra water flow, the project could slash costs dramatically. The upgrades come at a crucial time, as the center prepares to welcome a $4 billion sustainable aviation fuel facility.