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Sterling moves to pursue DWSRF funding for water filtration after officials cite high iron and manganese levels
Summary
Revenue Collector Judith Stumpo told the Sterling Board of Selectmen Jan. 21 that high iron and manganese levels are affecting water quality; she outlined a DWSRF application and a project plan with estimated costs of $2.35 million to $4.99 million and next steps including permits, public hearings and coordination with RCAP and contractors.
Revenue Collector Judith Stumpo told the Sterling Board of Selectmen on Jan. 21 that the town needs a water filtration plant because ‘‘levels of iron and manganese are very high,’’ causing metallic taste, stains, sediment deposits and cloudy water. She said roughly 10% of the town’s residents currently use the system that would be treated by the proposed plant.
Stumpo presented a funding and planning path tied to a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) application, saying the estimated cost range for a filtration plant is $2.35 million to $4.99 million. She said the immediate next steps are to finalize contracting and funding, complete the DWSRF application with assistance from RCAP, and form a designated project team that should include WhiteWater and other local stakeholders.
"Figure out contracting and funding," Stumpo said, listing practical steps: finish the application, pull necessary permits, schedule public hearings and coordinate with Plainfield on sewer matters. She identified Matt Cassedy from RCAP as assisting with the application and asked town staff to create a project webpage to track progress.
Stumpo also described anticipated administrative needs: regular project‑team meetings, permit work, public outreach via hearings and town meetings, and involvement from the town treasurer and other departments. Resident Lincoln Cooper commended Stumpo’s efforts during the meeting.
No formal vote on the filtration plant was taken Jan. 21. The board recorded the presentation and the staff plan to continue preparing the application and project plan, including outreach and funding research before returning to the board with further details.
Provenance: Presentation and Q&A recorded Jan. 21 during the ‘‘Discussion regarding overview of Water Filtration Plant DWSRF Application & Funding Process’’ item (transcript segment range: SEG 038–SEG 046).
