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Public works highlights improved operator certifications, flags need for SCADA, pumps and camera system
Summary
City public works reported improved operator licensing at the wastewater plant and growing in‑house capacity but said the city lacks SCADA monitoring, extra dewatering pumps and an adequate pipeline camera, and asked council to consider purchases and one additional collection staffer.
Public works staff told the City of La Marque on Aug. 7 that licensed operator capacity at the city—s water and wastewater facilities has strengthened in recent months, but that the department needs monitoring systems and equipment to keep pace with an expanding wastewater treatment program.
Why it matters: the city is building new lift stations and expanding its wastewater treatment plant; staff said the plant—s capacity increase makes reliable monitoring, backup pumping capacity and experienced operators essential for regulatory compliance and to avoid sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs).
Bro Hottley, public works director, summarized operator licensing numbers: staff reported one dual B‑licensed operator (water and wastewater) working toward an A‑water license, a dual C operator working toward a B wastewater license, one C…
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