Commissioners say sewer infiltration on 4th Street needs smoke testing and an engineering plan

May 6, 2025

Commissioners described chronic wastewater infiltration in parts of the county (notably 4th Street), agreed to pursue smoke testing and a contractor to locate infiltration, and noted an engineering report and bid would be needed before applying for infrastructure grants.

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Commissioners discussed a recurring wastewater infiltration problem affecting billing and system performance on 4th Street and other areas. They agreed the county needs a contractor to conduct smoke testing to pinpoint infiltration sources and to prepare an engineering plan and bid package before seeking grant funding or beginning repairs.

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