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City begins 18-month facilities assessment of A and B wastewater plants
Summary
Wastewater staff said an 18-month assessment of the city’s A and B treatment plants is under way with staff interviews and planned equipment evaluations; a final report is expected by the end of next year.
Wastewater Superintendent Ed Haller told the Utilities Committee that the city has launched a comprehensive facilities assessment of both A and B treatment plants. The work has included interviews with roughly two-thirds of plant staff to learn frontline concerns and target equipment evaluations, with the goal of prioritizing needed repairs or upgrades.
Haller said the process is catalyzing staff engagement: ‘‘They really enjoy getting an opportunity to talk about what’s going on, what their ideas are for improvement. They feel valued, because their input is being solicited.’’ He said one operator prepared video footage to illustrate examples of equipment problems prior to his interview.
Haller estimated the assessment will take about 18 months and expects a full report by the end of next year. The assessment will precede external equipment evaluations so consultants can focus on the most pressing process and equipment issues identified by staff.
