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Council approves $2.59 million pre‑purchase of water treatment equipment for planned treatment plant
Summary
Derby authorized the pre-purchase of green sand filters and a reverse‑osmosis system from Westech Engineering for $2,591,000 plus applicable fees and taxes, citing long lead times and the need to order specialized equipment ahead of construction of a new water treatment plant; council voted 7-0.
The Derby City Council voted 7-0 on Oct. 14 to authorize the city manager to execute an agreement with Westech Engineering LLC for the pre-purchase of major water treatment equipment — including green sand filters and a reverse-osmosis system — in the amount of $2,591,000 plus applicable fees and taxes.
City staff told the council the city is designing a multimillion-dollar water treatment plant and roughly six miles of water lines to return more of the city’s appropriated groundwater rights to potable service. Staff said the major equipment items…
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