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Pataskala staff to use emergency procurement after wastewater pump explodes; new utility director announced

3857911 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

City staff reported an exploded digester pump at the wastewater facility requiring an emergency replacement estimated at $30,000; the council also heard an administrative announcement that Jeremy Moore will become the city’s utility director July 7.

City staff told the Pataskala City Council that a pump serving the wastewater digesters failed and will be replaced using the city’s emergency purchasing procedures, and the council heard an administrative announcement that Jeremy Moore will become the city’s utility director on July 7.

Chris Rock, a city staff member, said the pump motor “exploded” around noon and…

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