The Brief
- The city of Mulberry needs a multi-million-dollar grant to mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.
- Water from the north converges on both sides of the wastewater plant in Mulberry.
- With the funds, the city would be able to dig a trench and build a berm around the plant.
MULBERRY, Fla. – The city of Mulberry is applying for a multi-million-dollar grant that would mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.
“When it backs up to the west, it’ll start coming onto the property,” said John Wright, the city’s Utility Director.
What we know:
During a hurricane or heavy rain event, water from the north converges on both sides of the wastewater plant in Mulberry and dumps into the Alafia River.…