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Council selects Krebs for wastewater design and approves sludge disposal contract; staff to clarify downstream use
Summary
Council approved selecting Krebs Engineering for phase‑2 wastewater design and authorized a $70/ton, one‑year sludge transportation/disposal contract with the Baldwin County Solid Waste Authority (estimated $350,000). Council asked staff to confirm how the county ultimately treats or disposes of the dewatered sludge, citing PFAS and microplastic concerns raised by a resident.
On Dec. 8 the Fairhope City Council approved two items affecting wastewater treatment: the selection of Krebs Engineering for professional design services for phase‑2 upgrades, and a one‑year agreement to transport and dispose of dewatered wastewater sludge with the Solid Waste Authority of Baldwin County at $70 per ton (estimated annual cost $350,000).
Daryl (public‑works staff) presented the phase‑2 procurement and…
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