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Altadena Sewage Upgrade Costs $70M, Stalling Rebuilding

15 May 2026 03:20

Altadena residents face a $70 million sewage upgrade bill that is stalling rebuilding after wildfires. - The cost of sewage system upgrades is estimated at $70 million.

- Lack of clarity on who pays has frustrated homeowners. - Residents like Patricia Anderson, Michele Hanisee, and Deborah Pires are directly affected.

- The issue adds to the challenges of post-wildfire recovery in Los Angeles County. The sewage roadblock highlights the financial and bureaucratic hurdles communities face in rebuilding after natural disasters.

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