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Wastewater crews report repeated pump failures; council authorizes immediate repairs and explores longer‑term options
Summary
Broth Lift Station has suffered repeated impeller damage—estimated service cost per pump $2,759.60, total immediate work estimated $7,759.60—and the town authorized a not‑to‑exceed $4,000 repair authorization while discussing macerators, chopper pumps or acquiring a crane truck for future work.
Wastewater supervisor S9 told the council the Broth Lift Station has experienced repeated full‑pump failures—at least five episodes—largely attributed to sanitary wipes and wear on impellers installed around 2013. He listed a Moore Electric service price of $2,759.60 for one pump and said the second pump would be similar, producing an estimated total of $7,759.60 for both.
S9 asked for authority for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $4,000 to cover immediate repairs; the council moved and approved repairs. Members discussed alternatives including installing a macerator (a “muffin monster”), upgrading to chopper pumps, or acquiring a used crane truck to reduce contractor crane costs. Staff agreed to research long‑term options and cost scenarios and to include recommendations in the utility study and future budget discussions.
S9 emphasized outreach and education to residents as an interim mitigation measure, describing prior door‑to‑door efforts and public outreach that had not fully solved the problem.
