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Council hears water and wastewater report; approves LED upgrades and advertises infrastructure bids
Summary
The borough recorded a February overrun in the utility fund due to winter sludge processing and higher utilities; council approved LED lighting upgrades and authorized bids for manhole reconstruction and Front Street meter pits.
Lititz Borough staff reported budget pressure at the water and wastewater plants in February and outlined several capital tasks and cost-control measures at the borough council meeting on March 25.
Public-works staff and the borough’s contracted operator reported the borough was about $22,108 over budget for the month and $23,244 over year-to-date for water and wastewater operations. Staff attributed the shortfall primarily to increased chemical and utility costs tied to winter sludge processing; colder temperatures reduced biological digestion and required more frequent dryer runs.
Water and sewer staff described operational fixes intended to reduce costs in the second quarter: running…
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