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Escanaba council approves $73,500 Fishbeck study of wastewater solids, leachate and biosolids options
Summary
The council approved a 12‑month, $73,500 contract with engineering firm Fishbeck to evaluate treatment and disposal options for biosolids and leachate at the city wastewater facility, citing odors, PFAS concerns and aging digestion infrastructure.
The Escanaba City Council on April 17 approved retaining Fishbeck of Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a solids‑handling evaluation of the city’s wastewater treatment system in an amount not to exceed $73,500. The study is expected to take about 12 months and will evaluate treatment, dewatering and disposal options for biosolids and leachate.
City administration told the council the work will provide a menu of options, costs and design considerations so the city can weigh landfill disposal, drying/pressing, centrifuge/dewatering or land application…
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