Diffuser Replacement Project at Wastewater Facilities
Summary
The county will spend about $800,000 from retained earnings to replace 936 aging diffusers in the wastewater treatment plant's aeration basins, keeping the plant compliant with its environmental permit while a larger capacity upgrade is planned.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $800,000 from wastewater retained earnings, plus about $260,000 later for installation and disposal.
Every household and business connected to county sewer benefits from a reliable, permit-compliant treatment plant.
County utility funds absorb the tariff cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Levy Court Business - Apr 28, 2026
The county will spend about $800,000 from retained earnings to replace 936 aging diffusers in the wastewater treatment plant's aeration basins, keeping the plant compliant with its environmental permit while a larger capacity upgrade is planned.
Levy Court Business - Feb 10, 2026
Federal tariffs on the German-made dryer equipment added over $600,000 to the biosolids project. The county's contract required it to reimburse Andritz, so commissioners approved the payment.
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