CONWAY — Several alternatives for keeping the Saco River from intruding on the North Conway Water Precinct’s wastewater treatment facility were presented by consultants at the precinct offices on Dec. 6.
Three river banks closest to the facility are eroding, and four separate mitigation plans were floated at the sparsely attended forum. More hearings will be held in the future, said NCWP Superintendent Jason Gagnon.
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