this summer, something that has eluded the city of Senoia

for its entire history will be a reality.

City

Administrator Leonard Thompson said this week that final

modifications are being made on the first phase of the

city's sewer system. Residents in the city's low-income

housing will be the first to receive sewer service.

When the

sewer system starts up, a part of Senoia's past will

disappear as approximately 40 outdoor facilities will

fade from existence.

Several

years ago, the city received a $500,000 grant from the

state Department of Community Affairs to run the lines to

the lower income residents.

Now that

the lines are run, many in town are buzzing about a

tap-on fee, but Thompson explained that residents

shouldn't worry.

"Anybody

who lives here now will have 90 days to hook up. If they

wait any longer, it will cost them $1,500," he said.

The city is

offering the deal in order to get customers for the

system. Thompson explained that a lot of funding will

come from the new residents who move into town.

After phase

one is completed, the city will take bids for phase two

this October. The second phase will focus on getting

sewerage to the downtown area and local businesses.

He expects

the construction phase to last nearly two years, but said

that some areas will come on line earlier.

Developments

currently underway or planned will also have the option

to hook up to the system. A planned commercial

development in front of the Cumberland subdivision on Ga.

Highway 16 may choose sewer instead of septic, he said.

"It

might be cheaper for the developer to do that instead of

running all those septic tank lines," Thompson said.