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Pittsville manager reports wastewater plant capacity, USDA pre-application still pending
Summary
Town Manager Joe Mangini told the Pittsville Economic Development Commission that the WWT plant currently has 6 EDUs available and upgrades are expected to extend service life and raise capacity (USDA pre-application for a new plant remains unapproved).
Town Manager Joe Mangini updated the Pittsville Economic Development Commission on April 25, saying the townexpects upgrades and maintenance to keep the wastewater treatment (WWT) plant functional for the next 10 years and to increase overall capacity.
Mangini reported the plant currently has "6 EDUs" available and said the town plans to expand capacity; he also said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not yet approved the town's pre-application for a new plant. Mangini presented an estimated post-upgrade capacity of 150,000 gallons, describing that figure as the townestimate contingent on completed upgrades and approvals.
The update included project timing for nearby development: Solomon's Village is targeted to begin construction in fall 2025, and staff are working on an appraisal for the Riccio property. Mangini did not present a formal motion or request a vote; the report was informational to the commission.
Why it matters: capacity at the WWT plant affects how much new development the town can serve and factors into planning for upcoming projects such as Solomon's Village. The report left several details unspecified in the meeting record, including the definition of "EDUs" as used in the report and any timeline for USDA action.
Next steps: the town awaits USDA action on the pre-application and will proceed with upgrades and capacity planning as staff develop further details.
