Council OKs up to $300,000 for solids‑handling design at Rarity Ridge plant; members press DOE dewatering, technetium concerns

Nov 10, 2025

Oak Ridge approved a professional services agreement not to exceed $300,000 with Fox PE LLC to design solids handling at Rarity Ridge Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council asked staff to ensure dewatering plans do not simply shift technetium‑99 into discharged water and requested a sampling plan.

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The Oak Ridge City Council authorized a professional services agreement with Fox PE LLC (Nashville) not to exceed $300,000 to design solids handling improvements at the Rarity Ridge Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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