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La Porte board backs repairs, new wells and work to secure wastewater systems; staff warns of rate-driven capital needs
Summary
Board discussed aging water and sewer infrastructure, approved emergency repairs and projects including drilling new wells and a NIPSCO net‑metering affirmation to support future solar at treatment plants; members said rate adjustments are needed to fund capital work and avoid regulatory fines.
The City of La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety on Dec. 2 approved several water and wastewater measures and heard lengthy staff warnings that rate increases will be needed to finance planned capital projects.
Board members authorized emergency repairs to a failing distributor on a wastewater trickling filter after inspections found extensive pinholing in the center hub of the unit. Staff said additional repairs could raise the job cost to about $60,000 but would still be far below replacing the distributor; the board approved proceeding under emergency authorization.
Separately, staff described upgrades to pump stations…
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