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Council hears long-term wastewater needs: 90 miles of pipe, TV inspections and phased repair plan

Coos Bay City Council · October 22, 2025
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Summary

Council and wastewater staff discussed infiltration and inflow (I&I) challenges, a five-year TV inspection program, a prioritized 3–5 year plan, and the system scale (about 90 miles of pipe). Staff said full replacement is financially infeasible and will provide a ballpark cost estimate by email.

Councilors pressed wastewater staff for details about the city's sewer system condition and long-term costs.

An unnamed wastewater staff member explained the program of televising lines (mandatory five-year TV inspections) and use of a national standardized rating system to assess pipe…

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