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Queenstown commissioners approve immediate sewer grouting and further investigation of inflow
Summary
At a May 18 work session, Queenstown officials voted to grout a section of sewer on the recommendation of the town engineer and agreed to continue investigating inflow suspected on Del Rhodes Avenue.
Queenstown commissioners voted May 18 to begin grouting a section of the town's sewer collection system after the town engineer reported evidence of sustained high base flows and infiltration affecting a run serving Del Rhodes Avenue. President Tom Willis moved to grout the lines and continue investigating the source; Commissioner Al Hardee seconded and the motion passed 2-aye, 0-nay.
Town Engineer Robert Rauch provided a memo to the clerk documenting limited video inspection and staff observations that found a consistent high base flow in the affected section. The memo said the infiltration source was "significant enough to warrant immediate repair" and noted the section drains to the Del Rhodes Avenue pumping station, which Rauch identified as another suspected inflow source.
Commissioners agreed that, if warranted, inspections should extend townwide to locate other infiltration points and determine the full scope of repairs. The motion directs staff to begin grouting work on the identified section and to keep the commission updated on findings and next steps.
