CIRCLEVILLE — The City of Circleville has begun clearing trees along State Route 56 West, just outside of downtown, as part of efforts to improve safety and security around the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

With construction at the treatment plant nearing completion, city officials took a closer look at the wooded area surrounding the facility to protect what they describe as a “large capital investment.” The dense woods, which border the plant and the nearby riverbank, have long presented challenges for staff and infrastructure.

According to city officials, the area has seen increased incidents of trespassing, illegal dumping, vandalism, and even break-ins. Unauthorized hunting and recent homeless encampments have also raised safety concerns for both employees and the facility’s op

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