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State inspectors praise wastewater plant; town extends consent-order deadline and continues I/I repairs
Summary
Town staff reported that a state enforcement team inspected the wastewater plant and gave favorable remarks; contractors are addressing inflow/infiltration problems and the town has requested a consent-order extension to August 2026. Letters about possible lead exposure were mailed with recent bills.
Town staff reported progress this week on water and sewer operations and a request to extend a consent-order deadline.
Mr. Stewart told the council contractors are actively addressing inflow and infiltration problems on the town’s sewer system, and acknowledged some public complaints about contractors leaving a mess at work sites. He said town staff expects those cleanup issues will be resolved soon.
A state enforcement team inspected the wastewater treatment plant; Mr. Stewart reported that the plant "received great remarks and all is running well." The town has sent a letter requesting an extension of the consent-order deadline to August 2026.
Staff also noted that letters about potential lead exposure were included with residents’ bills last month. The council did not take additional action on the items beyond receiving the reports.
