Staff writer
STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Commissioners again had a discussion about the Smithfield sewer system and the Environmental Protection Agency’s concerns with plans to upgrade the plant.
The topic has been a recurring matter of discussion as the county reviews options for the troubled system.
The county, which has taken over the water system in Smithfield, is operating the sewer system but does not own the plant, which currently is owned by Smithfield Township.
Hindering the start of a complete takeover and more than $3 million project to revamp the system are what the commissioners and water and sewer Director Michael Eroshevich say is a moving goal post from the EPA on ammonia levels.