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Council adopts resolutions to maintain state wastewater discharge permits for two treatment plants
Summary
The council approved two resolutions notifying the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality of actions taken to maintain the city’s water-discharge permits for the main treatment plant and the West Pond treatment plant. Votes were taken and recorded by voice.
Public works staff presented two resolutions notifying the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) of city actions to maintain required water-discharge permits for the city’s wastewater treatment facilities.
Staff explained the resolutions cover ongoing maintenance and operations: bimonthly cleaning of collection lines, point repairs, upkeep and rehabilitation of pump stations, replacement of worn aerators and cross-training of personnel. The work applies to the main treatment plant and a separate permit for the West Pond outfall.
Council action: A council member moved and another seconded both resolutions. The council approved the measures on voice votes. For the West Pond measure, the record shows the motion passed with the chair saying “Motion carries.” The resolutions were read into the record and accepted as routine actions to remain in compliance with the state permit system.
Why it matters: Maintaining state discharge permits keeps the city in compliance with state environmental rules and supports continued wastewater treatment operations; staff said some equipment is more than 27 years old and that rehabilitation planning and grant pursuit are ongoing.
Ending: The council approved both permit-notice resolutions and directed staff to continue maintenance and to pursue grant funding for larger rehabilitation work at the main plant.
