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Ogdensburg officials say wastewater plant operating better but odors persist; staff continue mitigation
Summary
Councilors heard updates on odor complaints tied to the wastewater treatment plant and nearby food-processing effluent. Officials said upgrades improved operations, DEC has been engaged, and the city has taken steps including reducing a major user's discharge; work to fine-tune operations continues.
City staff reported progress at the municipal wastewater treatment plant but acknowledged odors still occasionally affect nearby residents and that mitigation remains ongoing.
The city manager and public works staff said system upgrades have improved plant performance. "The plant is in significantly better shape. It's healthy. It's working well right now," the…
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