Council approves $80,980 Westech pilot for water treatment plant study

The Decatur City Council approved a Westech pilot proposal for the water treatment plant expansion on March 23 after staff clarified the missing cost figure for a four‑month equipment study.

A staff member explained that a prior meeting paused action because the total price for the second leased piece of equipment was not included in the packet. The total cost for the four‑month study was stated as $80,980 and will be charged to the larger bond project budget. "The total price for the 4 month study for this particular piece of equipment is $80,980," the staff member said.

A council member moved to approve the Westech pilot proposal and to authorize the city manager to execute the necessary documents; the motion passed unanimously.

Staff said the pilot is intended to evaluate the equipment before making permanent purchases as part of the expansion.