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Wastewater superintendent says failed sludge‑drive seal has degraded effluent; clarifier repairs prioritized
Summary
Water & Sewer Superintendent Oscar Carson reported a failed sludge drive seal allowed oil into Clarifier #2, impairing effluent quality; he urged prioritizing clarifier repairs over a planned sludge‑press project and outlined staffing concerns and a major leak repair that cut system usage by about $110,000.
Water and Sewer Superintendent Oscar Carson told the Athens County commissioners on March 17 that a failed seal on a sludge drive allowed oil and grease into Clarifier #2, creating an oily film, degrading tank performance and compromising UV disinfection effectiveness.
Carson said the equipment is obsolete, replacement parts are difficult to obtain, and he has asked…
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