What improvements will be made as a result of the mandated plan?
The plan recommends a number of improvements to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows including:

- Expanding the capacity of the combined sewer system.
- Modifying existing overflow structures.
- New permanent flow meters at certain Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
- Separating sewers through the installation of new storm sewers.
- Implementation of green infrastructure to remove stormwater from the system.
- Construction of a new CSO treatment facility on the City’s southwest side.
- Construction of a pump station on the City’s southeast side.

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1. What is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mandated Long Term Control Plan (LTCP)?
2. Does Aurora have a mandated Long Term Control Plan (LTCP)?
3. How was the mandated Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) developed?
4. What improvements will be made as a result of the mandated plan?
5. When fully implemented what will be the impact of the mandated plan?
6. How long does the City have to make the improvements?
7. How much will the mandated plan cost and who is responsible for paying?
8. How much will Aurora citizens be charged for the mandated Long Term Control Plan?
9. Can the city delay implementation of the mandated Long Term Control Plan until better economic times?