Small sewer districts lack reserves; county to study loans and rate changes
Staff told commissioners several small sewer districts lack reserve funds and need pumps, wet wells and line repairs; the county will analyze 10‑year plans, consider internal loans and propose rate changes for the districts with the weakest reserves.
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Public works staff told commissioners that many small sewer districts have aging infrastructure and limited reserve balances, leaving them unable to fund required repairs such as new pumps or wet‑well rebuilds. Curtis flagged one small district (District 12) as needing a wet‑well and pump replacement and said districts with fewer connections are particularly vulnerable.
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