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Council hears lengthy update on sewer capacity, Decatur ties and septic options as developers press projects
Summary
Council members and staff discussed sanitary‑sewer capacity constraints, potential upgrades at the regional plant, and temporary or alternative onsite wastewater systems; staff said a Decatur plant headworks upgrade and future regional options are under discussion.
Centerton councilors and staff used the April 8 meeting to review sanitary sewer capacity issues affecting planned developments, including a large private project discussed informally and options developers have proposed such as large septic or STEP (septic) systems.
Public‑works and utilities staff briefed the council on the city’s existing ties to regional wastewater treatment arrangements and on ongoing coordination with Decatur and other regional operators. Staff reported that the regional plant currently has a permitted flow figure cited in the meeting as 3,800,000 gallons per day and said…
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