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Apex warns of debris and restricted airflow; Park Rapids OKs filter assessment at 12‑year‑old water plant
Summary
Apex Engineering reported excess debris and restricted airflow in the city's 12‑year‑old water treatment facility; the council authorized Task Order Agreement No. 27 for a filter assessment and learned there is room for an additional filter in the system.
Jon Olson of Apex Engineering told the council the city's water treatment facility, built 12 years ago, shows excess debris and restricted airflow through filter areas, which may shorten expected component life. Olson cited possible causes including raw water quality and increased water use.
Public Works Supervisor Scott Burlingame confirmed the facility has space for one additional filter if needed. The council authorized Task Order Agreement No. 27 to perform the filter assessment by motion (Res. #2026‑104), with Councilmember Little moving and Councilmember Stone seconding; the motion passed unanimously.
