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EPA and DEC visited Glens Falls treatment facilities; board awaits inspection report
Summary
Staff reported a joint EPA and DEC visit to the city's wastewater/water facilities on June 11 and said the agencies requested extensive documentation; the board expects a written report in six weeks to two months. Staff also provided updates on plant equipment, flushing, and filter work.
City staff told the Water and Sewer Workshop on Monday, June 16, that representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation visited the city’s water and wastewater facilities on June 11 for a multi-agency inspection.
Bill (staff member) said staff supplied the agencies with requested data before the visit and that the on-site review was detailed; staff expects the written report within six weeks to two months. The agencies were described as collaborative partners in the five-year inspection cycle for the collection system and treatment facilities.
Operations updates included work to rebuild or replace aging electrical feeders and equipment at one plant; staff reported ordering sand for a filter and said reservoir levels remain healthy after an extended rainy stretch. Staff also said system flushing was completed last month and produced few customer complaints compared with prior years.
Staff described maintenance challenges tied to older equipment sitting in moist environments and to a shortage of specialized rehabilitation contractors. They said they are evaluating repair options, coatings, and contractor availability and will return to the board with recommendation once proposals are clear.
Ending: Staff will provide the inspection report when received and follow up on recommended repairs and parts procurement.
