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Council approves $17,650 more for tracer study after pump failures disrupted tests
Summary
Council authorized an additional $17,650 to West Yost Associates to complete a Title 22 tracer study after pump failures and valve leaks at the tertiary plant interrupted testing; plant staff described equipment failures and a plan to upgrade pumps and repair valves.
The Island City Council on April 15 approved an additional $17,650 to West Yost Associates to complete a Title 22 tracer study after equipment failures and leaks at the tertiary treatment plant disrupted testing.
Justin, a wastewater staff member who oversaw the tracer test, described multiple mechanical failures during April trials: the tertiary plant's decant pump compressor failed, a lift-station pump (pump number 2) failed, and gate-valve leaks in the contact tanks caused flow problems that prevented a valid test at low flow rates. He said pump…
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