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City utilities cites aging infrastructure, fluoride problems and cash pressures; proposed rate case moves to USB and council this month
Summary
CBU Director Zager told the Common Council on Aug. 25 that rising operating costs, aging treatment infrastructure and a persistent fluoride‑delivery problem have put the water fund under pressure and prompted a proposed rate case that the Utility Service Board and council will consider in September.
Director Zager presented the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) 2026 budget to the Common Council on Aug. 25, describing operational progress and significant fiscal pressures in water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
Zager said CBU completed filter media replacement and solids‑handling improvements at Monroe Water Treatment Plant and advanced a chemical feed line replacement project; Dillman wastewater capacity improvements are ahead of schedule and Blucher wastewater upgrades to instrumentation and fiber are near completion. He noted the utility’s work to accept lead sampling in its…
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