Sep 27, 2022

Public hearing scheduled for Hutchinson waste water system

Posted Sep 27, 2022 11:18 AM

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson will hold a public hearing on Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. in City Hall to present and discuss alternatives and the proposed improvements for the wastewater collection system, the wastewater treatment plant, and the water distribution system. The improvements will be funded under the low interest State Revolving Loan Fund Program through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The loan applications will include funding for the following improvements:

1. Sewer collection system improvements consisting of the replacement of self-priming wet-well mounted pumps and related accessories with submersible non-clog pumps. Buried valve vaults, including sump pits. Coating of new and existing structures in contact with wastewater and/or corrosive gases. Bypass connections after the valve vaults, receptacles and manual transfer switches for operation from a portable generator, ultrasonic level indicators and grease control by mixed-flush or wet-well cleaning control systems. The anticipated amount for the collection system improvements will be $2,750,000.

2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements consisting of headworks grit removal equipment replacement with an estimated amount of $820,000.

3. Water distribution system improvements consisting of the replacement of approximately 1.3 miles of 6-inch cast iron waterline in various locations, generally bound between K-61 and Town/1st and 9th with an estimated amount of $1,205,000.

The proposed alternatives and improvements will be explained and comments by the public will be considered. Oral and written comments will be accepted. Any written comments will become a part of the city’s record of public hearing.

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