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Lebanon directors flag utility capital needs: $70M wastewater estimate, membrane replacements and infiltration concerns
Summary
Public works and engineering directors told the budget committee of aging infrastructure and regulatory pressures: costly wastewater treatment upgrades (staff estimate ~$70 million), frequent membrane replacements at the water treatment plant, a $350,000 lateral replacement program and pending approvals tied to Corps of Engineers drawdown work.
City directors outlined several near- and long-term capital pressures for Lebanon's utility systems during the budget presentation.
Public Works Director Jason Williams described ongoing operations and projects across parks, streets, water and wastewater. Williams said water meter replacement is about 85% complete and the department plans mixers for two reservoirs to improve water quality. He described the collections system's effort to reduce inflow and infiltration that now produces large storm-driven spikes at the wastewater plant; Williams noted flows can jump from…
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