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Work underway on aeration tanks; Ramboll called in to diagnose slide gate failures

Rensselaer County Sewer District No. 1 · April 22, 2026

Summary

The District reported work in aeration tanks #1 and #2, drop pipe installation and that return sludge pump #1 startup is scheduled April 24, 2026. Slide gates in tanks #3 and #4 are malfunctioning and Ramboll has visited to determine corrective work.

District staff reported construction and maintenance activity in multiple aeration tanks and scheduled equipment startups.

Work has commenced in aeration tanks #1 and #2 with removal of equipment and bridge platforms and drop pipe installation ongoing. Return sludge pump #1 has been installed and startup was scheduled for April 24, 2026. Staff also reported that slide gates in aeration tanks #3 and #4 are not operating correctly; Ramboll visited the site to identify the issue and the District is awaiting Ramboll’s determination and a proposal for corrections.

Commissioners were informed of the sequence of work and of the planned startup date for the installed pump; no vote was taken on the repairs during the meeting.

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