Summary
The city failed recycled water standards last summer, the state water board found violations in December (including not reporting an August overflow), and odor complaints persist. Fixes are underway — aerators, enzymes, membrane cleaning, a smell-detecting drone — with a target date of April 16, 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has already spent on aerators, pumps and repairs, and may bring in third-party help — costs that ultimately fall on ratepayers.
West-side residents near the plant who have endured the odors, and anyone who relies on the plant meeting its permit.
Residents living near the plant continue to smell odors until the April target is met.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting
The city responded to the state's notice of violation over sewer maintenance, has action points for managing its contractor Veolia, and is quietly researching alternative partners. Odor controls appear to be working.
City Council Meeting
The water board sent the city a notice of violation over problems at the wastewater plant. The city manager says meetings with operator Veolia are underway and odor complaints are finally declining.
City Council Meeting
The city failed recycled water standards last summer, the state water board found violations in December (including not reporting an August overflow), and odor complaints persist. Fixes are underway — aerators, enzymes, membrane cleaning, a smell-detecting drone — with a target date of April 16, 2026.
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