Groveland secures millions for water system upgrades to prevent outages

Groveland has new money for its water system. Here’s what it means for you.The city says a new plant and state funding are on the way, but it will take yearsAfter a fall of outages and boil water notices, Groveland says help is coming for its water system.Related-- Groveland faces frequent boil notices amid aging water infrastructureAt a special meeting Monday, the city council approved an agreement with the state for drinking water improvements: $3.88 million in grants and another $3.88 million in an interest-free loan. With money for a brand new plant, the city now has more than $32 million in grants and zero-percent loans for drinking water, according to T.J. Fish, the city’s director of transportation and public works.“We’re dealing with a fairly antiquated system with some aged infrastructure,” Fish said.Related-- Groveland city council member blames aging equipment for water outagesThe new plant is already being built in the north part of the city, and the city has said it’s ex