Council flags lagoon integrity, seeks better maintenance and a sewer rate study
Council members raised safety concerns about erosion, freeboard levels and lack of an O&M manual for city lagoons; Council asked for better rip-rap, at least two feet of freeboard, and suggested a sewer rate study to fund maintenance.
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Council members and Administrator Mogus discussed the condition of the city's wastewater lagoons, raising alarms about erosion, the current use of chemicals instead of aerators, and the potential for a catastrophic failure. Council Member Geiser urged improved infrastructure management, an operations and maintenance manual, regular inspections, and a sewer rate study to ensure funds are available for long-term lagoon upkeep.
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