Council approves three-year wastewater operations contract with Environmental Water Services LLC
Summary
The Oronoco City Council voted to contract Environmental Water Services LLC to operate the city wastewater plant under a three-year agreement beginning Dec. 1, 2026, and discussed a planned transition to city-managed operations.
Oronoco—The City Council voted to award a three-year wastewater operations agreement to Environmental Water Services LLC beginning Dec. 1, 2026, replacing the current contractor. Administration moved the agreement after Environmental Water Services representatives described a transition plan.
A representative for Environmental Water Services described the company—s planned work: "We would take over operations of your current wastewater treatment plant," and said the company will collect flow and sampling data, prepare plans and specifications and train city staff with the objective of returning operations to the city. The contract term presented to council was three years, with a start date of 2026-12-01. Council discussion emphasized transition logistics and training for city employees.
Council members expressed support for an orderly transition. The chair said the council appreciated "the amount of time and effort that went into the agreement" and noted expectations for cooperation between the contractor and city staff. The motion to approve the contract passed by voice vote.
Next steps: signed contract copies will be distributed to the contractor and administration, and staff indicated they expect work on plans and sampling data to begin in the months ahead to support a smooth December turnover.
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