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La Porte board approves modeling assessment and short-term measures to target chronic combined-sewer problems

La Porte City Board of Public Works · March 17, 2026
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Summary

The board accepted a proposal to model chronic combined-sewer drainage in the Lawrence/East Jefferson area, approved a basement-backup grant for 601 Lincoln Way, authorized appraisals on parcels adjacent to the treatment plant, and asked staff to review underground tank replacement bids.

The La Porte City Board of Public Works on March 17 voted to accept an assessment proposal to model a chronic combined-sewer area around Lawrence and East Jefferson streets. Staff said the assessment will use local surveying and sewer-flow meters the city crew will install; modeling will allow engineers to run ‘‘what-if’’ scenarios to compare tanks, pump stations or relief sewers…

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