Staff compares sewer/Vactron replacement options; both are costly
May 15, 2026
Staff reviewed replacement options for the sewer machine and a back‑drawing machine and warned the town's main Vactron unit is near end of life; acquiring comparable replacements and nozzles could approach roughly a quarter‑million dollars for both units and accessories.
The full story
Public‑works staff presented vendor information and photographs for two replacement options to replace aging sewer‑service equipment. Staff said the existing Vactron is heavily used and has required frequent repairs; the vendor did not recommend a dual machine for the town's needs and staff cautioned about weight and contamination risks in combined units.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →