Summary
The city is switching its solids-handling plan from optimizing the old lime system to a thermal hydrolysis process that cuts sludge volume up to 50%, produces Class A biosolids, and frees the city from a single hauler — no new rate increase beyond one already adopted.
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Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $29 million project cost folded into previously approved rate increases; sludge hauling savings expected over time.
Sewer ratepayers through long-term disposal savings and regulatory resilience.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 31, 2026
The city spent $17,327 on a variable frequency drive for its water and wastewater treatment pumping operations — routine maintenance that keeps treatment plants and pumps running reliably.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
The city is switching its solids-handling plan from optimizing the old lime system to a thermal hydrolysis process that cuts sludge volume up to 50%, produces Class A biosolids, and frees the city from a single hauler — no new rate increase beyond one already adopted.
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