Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Wastewater Treatment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Wadsworth seeks rebuild of wastewater plant Aquascreen after lower rebuild bid
Summary
Assistant Public Service Director said rebuilding the plant’s Aquascreen would cost about $194,000—far less than the ~$500,000 replacement—allowing two months of contractor work with a manual bar rack to maintain operations.
Assistant Public Service Director Mike Testa described the Aquascreen as a "moving chain link fence" that removes wipes and non-flushable items from incoming wastewater to protect downstream equipment.
The lowest rebuild bid came in near $194,000—about $25,000 below the budgeted amount—compared with nearly $500,000 to purchase a new unit. Testa said parts would take roughly two months to arrive and operators would use an existing manual bar rack while the screen is out for contractor work. Council Member Zach Berger agreed to move the ordinance to second reading.
