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The Mat-Su Assembly member representing the area, Randall Kowalke, said the borough is working to bring Talkeetna's aging water and wastewater system back into compliance with state environmental regulations. The water system had a one-time issue with arsenic. The sewage lagoon struggles to limit bacteria.

Asked if the cruise companies should be paying their share of the burden on the system, Kowalke said the companies "recognize that pressure."

But, he said, he's concerned that requiring Princess or Holland America to pay for services could chase them out of Talkeetna.

"If this is all Princess' fault or Holland's fault, does Holland need Talkeetna or does Talkeetna need Holland?" he said.

Federal grants could help shore up the system, Kowalke said.

He's been attending the community meetings in Talkeetna on the congestion issues, he said.