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Macomb public works reports 209 million gallons treated, ongoing water-main work and lead sampling
Summary
Public Works Director Alice Ortman told council the wastewater plant treated over 209 million gallons this quarter with no overflows, crews cleaned 50,000 feet of sewer, the water system distributed 26 million gallons, seven boil orders were issued (six tied to a water-main replacement project), and lead-and-copper sampling for 60 residences was completed with results pending.
Public Works Director Alice Ortman reported to the Macomb City Council that the city treated more than 209 million gallons of wastewater from February through April, with no plant overflows during heavy rain periods, and completed a range of maintenance and capital tasks.
Ortman said crews cleaned about 50,000 feet of sewer and brought new bar screens and grit-removal systems fully online, which staff said has improved primary treatment efficiency. On the water side, the department distributed roughly 26 million gallons this quarter, responded to two main breaks, and issued seven boil orders (six tied to the ongoing water-main replacement project). She reported that water-quality testing remained within compliance and that the city submitted its lead service line replacement plan to the EPA on schedule.
‘‘Most importantly though was that all our water quality testing remained within compliance during this last quarter,’’ Ortman said, adding that the city completed first-round lead-and-copper sampling for 60 residences and is awaiting laboratory results. She outlined capital-project progress: wastewater treatment plant Phase II was nearing completion during the quarter (with some delivery delays requiring a short grant extension), design work is underway on a new water treatment facility, and site acquisition for two new wells is in progress. Ortman also noted Burgess lift-station work is on hold pending pump and electrical panel deliveries while underground work is complete.
Council members asked clarifying questions; Ortman said remaining punch-list work on street projects (Adam Street and Johnson Street) was in landscaping and closeout phases. The department credited staff and contractors for steady progress and cautioned that equipment delivery schedules can affect completion timing.
The city did not provide a dollar total for the quarter’s capital expenditures in the meeting remarks; project budgets and specific timelines will be reflected in regular capital updates to the council.
