Arsenic levels rise again in Stewart’s drinking water
The city of Stewart has received notice that the arsenic levels in its drinking water exceeds standards.
At its April 13 meeting, Mike Richards, water/wastewater operator, said the new treatment plant is again having issues with the filter media designed to remove arsenic from the water.
While the media initially worked, it has failed over time. Replaced once, it is now starting to fail again.
Richards said that the maintenance crew has “super-chlorinated” the filter twice.
“Hopefully, the arsenic removal will be better,” said Richards.
The filter media has been a problem at the plant almost since it was built. The media has needed to be replaced or cleaned on a far more accelerated schedule than what the city had anticipated.
Richards said the city’s engineering firm also is looking for a better media for the plant.
Richards also has talked with the Rural Water Association, which indicates “there are issues up and down the road” with the media filtration system.
The council noted that the city’s annual drinking water report will soon be mailed to residents.
Council Member Jason Peirce suggested that the city draft a cover letter explaining the report, which is quite technical in detail, and the issues facing the city regarding the treatment plant and the steps it is taking to correct them.
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