Washington’s City Council took the first official steps toward financing a $2 million wastewater project mandated by the State of Indiana’s Department of Environmental Management. Mayor Joe Wellman explains:
IDEM is the Indiana Department of Environmental Management who is requiring Washington to begin construction of the new facility by July 1. The City is committing $1.3 million to the project. Wastewater superintendent Scott Rainey says most of the phosphorus entering Washington’s sewer system comes from soap, laundry detergent, fertilizers, and lawn chemicals. IDEM standards allow for a phosphorus level of 1 part per million. Washington’s count has been running between 4 and 15 parts per million.
The council passed an ordinance vacating platted but never developed alleys in Taylor’s Addition between SE 12th and SE 13th Streets on Washington’s southeast side. The Council also approved a Police Department policy that would donate unclaimed bicycles to the Power House after 30 days. The new policy will eliminate overcrowding in the bike storage room.
Also at last night’s regular City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Wellman talked about this year’s Christmas in the Park schedule.
Park Superintendent Kip Kelly suggested bringing can goods for local food banks when you come to Eastside Park.