Clean Water Plant sand filter defects
Summary
The city's wastewater plant scored a perfect 4.0 on its state compliance report for the tenth year running, even weathering a 200-year rain event. A sludge dryer project will turn plant solids into a DNR-approved Class A biosolid product the public could eventually purchase.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The phase three project contract now stands at $18,619,389.33 after a $46,000 credit from the approved change order.
Everyone on city sewer benefits from a well-run plant; the future biosolids product could be a resource for gardeners and landscapers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Public Works — October 8, 2026
The sand filters installed with the phosphorus upgrade have been problematic for over two years — four of eight have issues. A settlement makes the contractor fix filter #8 at no cost, the first step toward the rest.
Board of Public Works — May 21, 2026
The city's wastewater plant scored a perfect 4.0 on its state compliance report for the tenth year running, even weathering a 200-year rain event. A sludge dryer project will turn plant solids into a DNR-approved Class A biosolid product the public could eventually purchase.
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