Two representatives from the East Shore Corporation delivered an update on an agreement with the Town of Culver to haul wastewater to be treated in the town’s wastewater plant due to a system failure at the corporation’s wetland site.
The issue occurred following heavy spring rains and an uptick of usage.
The current agreement allows Utility Superintendent Bob Porter to accept or reject each load of wastewater brought into the town’s system. It will be an eight-cent-per-gallon charge payable by the East Shore Corporation. A maximum load amount per day is also included in the agreement.
As of Tuesday, Sept. 10, about 118,200 gallons of wastewater has been treated at the Culver plant from the East Shore Corporation wetlands site since the start of the agreement.
Jim Bremner and Brian Welch spoke on behalf of the East Shore Corporation that has seven volunteers who tend to the wetland site. Bremner said there is a fence is around the wetland area and the members are currently working toward creating a Conservancy District in order to officially hook into the Culver Wastewater Treatment Plant. He noted that the process may be complete in April.
Porter indicated that the system is structured to accept the anticipated increase in product to be treated.
Until things are settled with a force main, the pump-and-haul agreement will continue. An alternative solution is being considered.
After much discussion, the town council members unanimously approved authorization to engage in discussions concerning the establishment of a Conservancy District and contract for services. A committee to work on the details of the development and a contract will include council members Ginny Bess Munroe and Bill Cleavenger, Town Manager Jonathan Leist, Town Attorney Jim Clevenger, Utility Superintendent Bob Porter, and the counsel and representatives from the East Shore Corporation.
