A large portion of the western side of the City (the Summit City area) is not currently served by the existing wastewater collection system and instead relies on septic systems. Due to the age, lack of ongoing maintenance, and restrictive County and state regulations for repairing and replacing existing septic systems, the City has determined that a feasibility study for converting the project area from septic to sewer is warranted. The City has received Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant funding in order to complete this study.