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Canton holds public hearing on water and wastewater upgrades; residents ask about timeline and lead lines
Summary
Canton City Council held an informational public hearing on July 10, 2024 about proposed water and wastewater system improvements. Presenters outlined needs, alternatives, funding options including USDA Rural Development, and said construction could take place in 2026–27; residents asked about access during work and lead-service-line replacement.
Mayor Josh Nordsving called the public hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. on July 10 and said the meeting was an informational session on the Water and Wastewater System Improvements (the “Streets Project”), to cover economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives and potential funding sources, including USDA Rural Development.
Consulting firm WHKS presented project background and the firm’s recommended water and wastewater improvements and alternatives. The presentation reviewed project costs and identified potential funding sources; WHKS listed USDA Rural Development among the funding options under consideration and touched on environmental impacts the project might have.
On the project timeline, presenters said the work was envisioned as a two-year construction effort, with construction potentially occurring in 2026 and 2027 and roughly half the town scheduled each year. "Envision to be a 2 year project — with construction potentially occurring in 2026 and 2027," a WHKS presenter said during the hearing.
Residents asked how construction would affect property owners. Presenters said there would be disruption to parking and access to homes but staff and contractors would try to provide temporary access and temporary utility connections as necessary during construction.
When asked whether lateral connections to properties were included, presenters replied that lateral replacement was planned up to the curb stops. Presenters also addressed lead service lines, stating that "any lead service lines would look to be replaced both on the city side and the property owner side at the same time," and that the city would coordinate with contractors and property owners and explore potential funding to assist owners with private-side replacements.
The hearing concluded with a procedural motion. Councilmember Kristy Ziegler moved to adjourn the public hearing; Councilmember Randy Gossman seconded, and the motion carried. The hearing adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
The council did not take any formal votes on project authorization or funding at this meeting; the session served to present information and gather public input.
