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College Place staff outline multiple water, wastewater and street projects; Well 8 likely sidelined
Summary
City engineers and JEB Engineers briefed the commission on progress across wells, wastewater upgrades, road and stormwater projects. Public Works Director said Well 8 produced low yields and high manganese, likely requiring more than $1 million in treatment and making the well unlikely to proceed.
The College Place City Commission heard a detailed update on infrastructure projects from Public Works Director Robert McCandrus and consultants with JEB Engineers.
Public Works Director Robert McCandrus said Well 8 (near Teal Lane) produced lower-than-expected yields and water-quality testing showed high iron and manganese. "If we are to proceed with that well, we will have to include, well over a million dollars in treatment and ongoing operations costs," McCandrus said, and staff are exploring alternate well sites and funding options.
McCandrus also briefed the commission on several city projects: HVAC and energy-efficiency upgrades at the…
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