Knox officials are still awaiting proper paperwork before a water project can be done to help improve the quality of water in the city.
Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald told the Knox Board of Works members last week that they are still waiting for a design build contract from Peerless Midwest in order for the project to get started.
The media at the city’s wells needs to be replaced, which consists of gravel, sand, green sand and anthracite. The media is a filter that removes iron, manganese and hardness from the water before it reaches a consumer’s home.
The filter material is expected to correct the manganese levels in the water, which are currently above perimeters. It will also improve the quality of water after several complaints have been filed at the Knox Water Department.
Curt Kent from Peerless Midwest previously explained the process to the Knox Board of Works members. The project is expected to cost around $147,000.
The process to clear out the existing material and installing the new material at each of the city’s three wells will take several months, but the availability of water should not be affected as one well will be done at a time. Some updating to the hatch in order for workers to get into the tank will also be done as a part of this project.
A contract is expected to be presented for approval soon and crews can get started on the project as soon as possible.
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