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Resident warns of rising biosolids disposal costs, questions city permits and timeline for incinerator repairs
Summary
A resident told the council study work shows the city’s sludge incinerator has been out of service since February 2017 and that disposal costs and hauling have risen sharply; he asked for clarity on permitting and whether the city will repair, replace or obtain long‑term disposal contracts.
A West Haven resident and frequent commenter raised concerns about the city’s wastewater biosolids handling and the long‑term status of the incinerator at the municipal treatment plant.
Rich Shebert told the council that a CDM Smith study evaluated options for handling dewatered sludge and concluded that upgrading the existing incineration system offered the lowest capital and operating…
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