City says DEQ requirements force wastewater redesign and could delay grant work
City staff reported DEQ rejected a submitted wastewater plan requiring chlorinated water and additional agricultural studies, which may force a new pump, new flooring and building work and delay the project despite a $1,600 submission fee.
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Staff told the council that after submitting final plans and paying a $1,600 fee the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded that the proposed system must use chlorinated water, contrary to the city's test results and design. The DEQ response will force significant changes: potential replacement of the pump, floor work, and possibly additional building changes and agricultural studies around the lagoon, which could delay grant-funded construction.
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