Sewage treatment plant rehabilitation and Clean Water Act funding
Summary
Three separate problems at the wastewater plant: an influent pump needing repair, Blower Number 5's motor burned out, and the UV disinfection system completely down during its summer operating season. The state DNR is aware of the UV problem and wants it fixed quickly.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $78,000 in repair and inspection costs if all three items move forward.
All residents who rely on the city's wastewater system and clean discharge.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Common Council - Sep 9, 2026
The council approved a batch of fixes at the wastewater and water plants — a pump, a booster pump, a blower, and a UV disinfection evaluation — totaling roughly $78,000, plus lime slurry hauling.
Public Works Committee - Aug 26, 2026
Three separate problems at the wastewater plant: an influent pump needing repair, Blower Number 5's motor burned out, and the UV disinfection system completely down during its summer operating season. The state DNR is aware of the UV problem and wants it fixed quickly.
Public Works Committee - Jul 22, 2026
The city is planning major reinvestment in its wastewater plant. The engineering firm's preliminary report lands in early August, and an intent to apply for federal Clean Water Act money is due in October. The city wants the study widened so every solution is considered before committing.
Common Council - Jun 10, 2026
The council signed off on the annual state-required wastewater system report, keeping the city compliant with its DNR permit.
Common Council - Apr 8, 2026
The city locked in up to $550,000 in principal-forgiven loan funding to replace lead water lines from the boulevard to homes, using copper or PEX. Homeowners with lead lines won't repay the principal.
Common Council - Feb 11, 2026
The city is spending up to $98,000 on a full review of its wastewater treatment plant by Strand & Associates — an early step that could shape future utility investments and rates.
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