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Council hears multi‑part wastewater update: failing blowers, long lead times for cassettes, DEQ filing deadline
Summary
Public works staff reported failures and degradation in wastewater plant components (blowers, filter cassettes, ultraviolet units), long lead times for replacement cassettes (frames/plates from manufacturer abroad), and a DEQ submittal due Nov. 15; staff discussed interim options and a Business Oregon loan possibility.
Public works staff told the council multiple components at the wastewater treatment plant need attention and that lead times and costs complicate near‑term replacements.
Chuck said one blower has failed and two are intermittently failing; the city is pursuing refurbishment for several blowers and awaiting a sole‑source extension to proceed on contract work. The plant’s filter cassettes (membrane frames and plates) are a higher‑cost item with long manufacturer lead times; staff said frames and replacement…
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