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Committee reviews de-watering option for WWTP sludge; potential long-term savings noted
Summary
Josh Green is costing a de-watering sludge machine that he said "would belong to the town after 5 years and produce significant savings over time." The committee also heard haul-away pricing for transfer station materials and questioned implications of adding WWTP materials to transfer loads.
Josh Green told the Capital Improvement Planning Committee he is evaluating a de-watering sludge machine for the wastewater treatment plant that he said "would belong to the town after 5 years and produce significant savings over time." The committee heard the proposal as part of broader sludge-removal planning.
Bob Truesdell provided pricing on haul-away fees at the transfer station and asked what costs would look like if the transfer station began accepting WWTP materials. Committee members identified the need to compare equipment purchase amortization, annual operating costs, and hauling fees to determine whether acquiring a de-watering unit would be cost-effective.
The committee did not take a purchasing vote; staff were asked to produce cost estimates and a recommendation for the group to review at a future meeting.
