Mayor Robert Hannah said the system is nearly 80 percent complete and only

three lines remain to be finished. So far, the residents have been pleased

with the lines that are online, and Hannah believes the sewer system will

be the keys to the city's future.

Residents have 90 days to hook up to the system without paying a tap fee.

The city is running the line in front of residents' homes, and the owners

have to pay for the extension of the line to the house.

"We have recommended some contractors to the residents and recommending

they get three bids for the projects," the mayor said.

One of the main problems residents have complained about during the lengthy

construction has been the destruction to the landscape. But Hannah said help

is soon on the way.

"After all the lines become active, we're still looking at about

six months of cleanup," he said.

The $8.5 million dollar system is under budget, so hannah said some of the

excess funds will be used for landscaping.

The system is expected to accommodate the city's explosive growth which

is expected to add an additional 1,200-1,300 homes to the city.