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Lewiston mayor says state will not allow new sewage lagoon despite available funding
Summary
Mayor Bodily told the Lewiston City Council that, despite securing funds for an additional sewage lagoon, state agencies will not permit adding another lagoon and offered no alternative solutions; the council also approved new city office hours effective Feb. 1.
Mayor Bodily told the Lewiston City Council on Jan. 20 that state agencies would not allow the city to add another sewage lagoon even though the city has secured funding for the project.
The announcement came during the mayor’s report, when Bodily also said the city has been meeting with several state agencies to explore options for the sewer system. "There is nothing that they will allow right now to help the situation," Bodily reported. He said the agencies would not permit another lagoon despite available funds.
Bodily also announced a change in city office hours effective Feb. 1: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The change is intended to adjust service windows at city hall.
Why it matters: Lewiston’s sewer capacity and options for expansion are constrained by state permitting decisions; the mayor’s statement indicates the city cannot proceed with a previously planned lagoon enlargement and must seek alternative approaches or approvals before construction. The council did not take a formal action on the sewer during the meeting.
The council’s agenda otherwise focused on routine business, including appointments and local operational matters. The council adjourned after the scheduled reports.
