The station was set to close Jan. 1.

EVANSVILLE — The city will delay shutting down the receiving station for septic waste and fats, oils and grease amid public outcry from waste haulers and public health professionals.

The station was set to close Jan. 1. It will now close July 1.

According to the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility, there had been discussion with local haulers about the closure and the need for more time to prepare.

“We value the haulers as important partners in protecting public health and the environment,” Vic Kelson, executive director of EWSU stated. “Our team has been working with them since August, and we’ll continue to do so. This extension gives everyone more time to prepare, while we stay committed to long-term solutions that keep our wastewater system reliab

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