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Spring Hill staff warn of nitrogen permit exceedance; council approves centrifuge design contract

Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meetings · December 16, 2024
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Summary

Staff told the board three years of sewer data point to a likely nitrogen permit exceedance (~14,000 pounds) and recommended regulator outreach; the board also approved Carrillo to design a centrifuge for the wastewater plant after on-the-floor contract amendments, 9-0.

City staff told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that a three-year rolling average at the regional sewer plant indicates the city likely will exceed its nitrogen permit limits by roughly 14,000 pounds this year, prompting expectations of forthcoming fines and calls for operational changes.

"Based on where it looks like we're gonna end the year, it does look like we are gonna exceed our permit limitations on what we're allowed to put out by, about 14,000, if I remember right, pounds roughly," Interim City Administrator Mr. Allen said, briefing the board on earlier staff-provided…

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