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Utility board report: wastewater priorities, water plant schedule and infrastructure projects outlined
Summary
The utility board reported on wastewater regulatory priorities (including surface water discharge permits), water-treatment plant construction schedule (substantial completion Oct. 2025; final May 2026), multiple water-main phases completed, upcoming bidding for phase 5 and new wells, and a proposed $12,000 sustainability grant for a rain garden.
The Brookings utility board gave an extensive update to the council on recent and planned utility activity, including regulatory compliance, capital projects and staffing initiatives.
Utility staff (reported by Bonnie) said wastewater strategic priorities include aligning with surface water discharge permit requirements and enforcing a sewer moratorium that limits sewer connections outside city limits. Staff explained the moratorium is…
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