Council hears sewer plant is leaking; replacement could take about 10 years

The council heard that the sewer district is experiencing leaks and needs additional monitoring wells to track contamination. Mayor Doug Clements reported the existing plant is well past its expected life and produces water unsuitable for human (and in some cases certain animal) consumption; town officials said the real estate the plant sits on could cover the cost of a replacement.

Mayor Clements said the town is considering a mechanical-treatment plant rather than the current settling-pond design and warned the project would be long term: "This project will be approximately 10 years before completed." No funding plan or formal vote was presented at the meeting; councilmembers received the status report as information and noted the need for continued monitoring and planning.