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City receives update on $45 million wastewater plant upgrade; council moves WPCLF application to second reading
Summary
Engineers presented plans to modernize Mount Vernon’s wastewater treatment plant, estimating roughly $45 million in construction costs to increase average capacity from about 3.2 to 4.1 MGD, address phosphorus limits, and dewater sludge; Council gave Resolution 2025-02 a second reading and asked for a committee meeting to review financing.
Mount Vernon officials and engineering consultants gave City Council and the Utilities committee an update on planned upgrades to the city wastewater treatment plant and sought authorization to pursue loan and grant options. The presentation and committee discussion took place in advance of the legislative session, and Council later gave Resolution 2025-02 a second reading.
Joe Jacobs of Arcadis and a colleague, Aaron, outlined proposed improvements intended to address three drivers: growth, regulatory changes (notably Ohio EPA phosphorus limits), and the deteriorating condition of plant infrastructure. They said the plant currently treats an annual average of about 3.2…
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