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Continuing Need for Improved Operation and Maintenance of Municipal Waste Treatment Plants

CED-77-46 Published: Apr 11, 1977. Publicly Released: Apr 11, 1977.
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Operation and maintenance problems at municipal waste treatment plants constructed with federal grant assistance have been widespread for many years and have led to inefficient plant operations and the discharge of unnecessarily high pollution loads into the nation's waterways.

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Federal aid programsFederal aid to citiesFederal grantsInspectionIntergovernmental relationsLocal governmentsPollution controlWaste managementWaste treatmentEnvironmental protection