County reports Russellwood force‑main rupture; staff will estimate permanent replacement cost

Unidentified Speaker 5 reported during the Jan. 5 briefing that the Russellwood Sewer force main (Lift Station 2) ruptured. Field crews excavated the line, found schedule‑40 pipe that "split," and made a temporary repair. Staff warned the material appears to be vintage and may fail again.

Speaker 5 said crews identified bedding and material concerns during excavation and that the county owns the line and must plan replacement or a permanent repair. Commissioners asked staff to compile cost estimates and timeline options for a permanent replacement, and staff agreed to provide numbers and to treat the work as a planned repair rather than an emergency reactive fix.

The briefing did not record commitments of funds or a formal procurement decision; staff said they would return with options and cost estimates for commissioners to consider.