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Authority agrees to replace aging grinder pump at 9 Norwood Road after $1,371 repair estimate
Summary
A grinder pump at 9 Norwood Road ran dry and was assessed at $1,371 for repair with no warranty; staff recommended replacing it for about $3,500–$3,800 with a two-year warranty. The board agreed to proceed with replacement and start the warranty from installation.
Staff reported the grinder pump at 9 Norwood Road had experienced a continuous alarm, run dry and failed; technicians removed it and returned a $1,371 repair estimate with no warranty. The pump was installed in July 2015 and had five prior service calls. Clean Water Ops recommended replacing the unit rather than repairing it, citing the age and history of repeated service.
One board member noted a new pump would include a two-year warranty and cost roughly $3,500–$3,800 versus repeated repair costs. After discussion a member said, "You've already got a history here of of service calls on this pump," and the board agreed replacement made sense. Staff said they would proceed, install the new pump, and commence the warranty period from installation.
