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Public works flags high phosphorus; council considers extra chemical treatment
Summary
Public works staff reported high phosphorus levels in water discharge attributed to weather and geese activity; council discussed removing a contact from the water license and the possibility of extra chemical treatment before fall to reduce phosphorus.
Justin Kurtz, participating via Zoom and reporting for public works, told the council the city is seeing "High Phosphorus Levels in water discharge due to weather and geese activity." He also discussed removing one staff member ("Jeff") from the water license contact list for follow-up.
Public works Superintendent Kalin Hacker expanded on maintenance items affecting water and storm systems, noting brush-pile activity, a chlorine-system leak to be addressed, and lift-station adjustments to restore GPM. Council members discussed the possibility of extra chemical treatment before fall to reduce phosphorus discharge; no formal motion was recorded and staff were directed to continue exploring options.
