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Hocking County authorizes $21,482.86 emergency pump purchase after wet-well failure
Summary
The Board approved an emergency purchase to replace a failed pump in a wet well that serves Carbon Hill; the county quoted $21,482.86 from OTC Industrial Technologies and will install the pump in-house with contracted electrical work.
Following a report of a failed pump in a long-range wet well that conveys sewage from Carbon Hill to Nelsonville, the Hocking County Board of Commissioners authorized an emergency purchase of a replacement pump from OTC Industrial Technologies for $21,482.86.
Sewer staff explained that the wet well requires two pumps (one as backup) and that with one pump out of service the county risks service interruption; staff said they will perform the installation with in-house personnel and hire an electrician for associated electrical work. Commissioners asked about the age of the remaining pump and noted warranties on such pumps tend to be short; staff estimated the failing unit was approximately six years old.
The board moved and approved the purchase. Commissioners also noted the sewer fund is in a positive position for the year, meaning the expenditure can be covered within the current budget.
Next steps
Sewer staff will procure the pump and schedule installation; the department will report back on installation and warranty status if requested.
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