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Charlton water and sewer officials warn plant replacement could cost $12–16 million; rate study to follow
Summary
A water and sewer consultant told the finance committee the town's wastewater plant has aged equipment and repeated patches; engineers are studying options (including sequential batch reactors) and a rate study will determine how much can be covered by rates, financing, or grants.
Vinny, the consultant for Charlton’s water and sewer department, told the finance committee that the town’s wastewater facility has been repeatedly patched and needs major replacement or reconfiguration. He cited aging RBCs (rotating biological contactors) with many units near or past their 20-year life expectancy and said a 2022 study recommended roughly 10 additional units to meet projected demand.
Vinny said engineers are evaluating sequential batch reactor (SBR) designs — concrete…
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