Superintendent reports generator failure and water-quality concerns; engine quoted at $5,500

Jul 16, 2025

The superintendent reported repeated generator failures and elevated total suspended solids (TSS) in treatment samples; vendor Grizzly quoted $5,500 for an engine replacement, and staff said temporary disinfection is not cost-effective.

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The superintendent briefed the council on problems at the water plant, saying a generator motor and plugs were failing and that vendor Grizzly had quoted $5,500 for an engine replacement with a three-year warranty. "The engine alone is 5,500," the superintendent said, and the council discussed options including shop rebuilds and alternate local vendors.

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