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Photos: Planned Milton wastewater treatment plant sparks concern about environment; cemetery

Gregg Pachkowski
Pensacola News Journal
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, points out erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, points out erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
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The Blackwater River can be seen in the near distance from the site of the wastewater treatment plant by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
The Blackwater River can be seen in the near distance from the site of the wastewater treatment plant by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
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Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, gives a tour of the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, gives a tour of the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
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Pam Mitchell, right, and Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, point out erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. They are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Pam Mitchell, right, and Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, point out erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. They are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
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Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, points the site of the wastewater treatment plant along the tree line that is planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Though not opposed the the plant, Cooper and others are concerned about the environmental impact of the plant in this particular location.
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, points the site of the wastewater treatment plant along the tree line that is planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Though not opposed the the plant, Cooper and others are concerned about the environmental impact of the plant in this particular location.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization members are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization members are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, gives a tour of the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, gives a tour of the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
A headstone from 1873 in the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
A headstone from 1873 in the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, gives a tour of the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, gives a tour of the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Cooper is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
A headstone from 1880 in the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
A headstone from 1880 in the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
The multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
The multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
A headstone from 1883 in the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
A headstone from 1883 in the multi-generational Cooper family cemetery near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, is concerned that effluent water from the plant will pass through the cemetery.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Pam Mitchell, left, and Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, point out erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. They are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Pam Mitchell, left, and Lauren Cooper, of Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization, point out erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. They are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization members are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Erosion in the area near the site of the wastewater treatment plant planned by the city of Milton on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Milton’s Concerned Citizens organization members are concerned that the addition of all of the effluent water coming out of the plant will cause further erosion and damage to the environment in the area.
Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com