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Brighton to Buy Six Wastewater Motors with EGLE Nexus Grant; City Council Approves Purchase
Summary
Council approved purchase and installation of six electric motors for the wastewater plant’s oxidation ditch; the project is funded by an EGLE Nexus Program grant that staff said will fully reimburse costs under $44,000.
The Brighton City Council on Oct. 14 approved the purchase of six electric motors for the wastewater treatment plant’s oxidation ditches after staff told council the project was chosen for a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Nexus Program grant.
Why it matters: The six 60-horsepower motors run 24/7 on aging equipment and are a high-energy portion of plant operations. Staff said new motors typically run 5%–10% more efficiently, and that replacing older motors before failure is preventive…
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