During a recent government meeting, officials discussed a request for a sewer abatement from Aspire Corporation, which owns a property at 218 Water Street. The request stems from a significant water leak that occurred in the building's basement, which went undetected for several months. After the initial leak was repaired, a second leak emerged in a similar manner.

CEO McNeil conducted an investigation into the situation, examining the equipment involved. It was determined that the leak originated from a water tank and that any water that leaked into the basement would have flowed into a floor drain connected to the storm drain system, rather than the sewer system. This finding led officials to conclude that the leak did not impact the treatment plant.

Aspire Corporation is seeking an abatement of $2,245.20, which, if granted, would adjust their billing back to the historical minimum charges they had consistently paid. The discussion highlighted the complexities of the situation, as officials acknowledged uncertainty regarding whether the water tank was connected to the sewer system. The matter remains under consideration as officials weigh the implications of the abatement request.