Water
HDR: City ‘well-positioned’ for water funding
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A contingent of experts from HDR Engineering last week briefed Maryville officials on grant opportunities that could pave the way for the next phase of overhauling and upgrading the city’s water system. Last year, the city and Public Water Supply District No. 1, which provides water to most county residents outside of…
Read MoreRural water customers to see rate increase
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Separate from the significant increase to city of Maryville customers, rural water customers will also see an increase on their water bills this year — they just don’t yet know how much. “Basically, the board hasn’t made any decision, but the decision has to be made to raise rates — there’s no…
Read MoreTop 10 local news stories of 2021
MARYVILLE, Mo. — It doesn’t take Carnac the Magnificent to figure out what tops this year’s Forum Top 10 list as COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines and influence everyday lives across the country. But 2021 was a year of progress and building for the future, as reflected in so many of the top stories from…
Read MoreGAC adsorber goes online
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The newly installed granular activated carbon adsorber went online last week, and city officials said the new equipment has already made a difference in the water treatment process. The $1.3 million adsorber, the cost of which was split nearly down the middle with Public Water Supply District No. 1, will help filter…
Read MoreNRCS pitches Mozingo Lake watershed conservation practices
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Representatives from several state and federal agencies met with landowners who own land in the Mozingo Lake watershed area Tuesday afternoon to discuss programs designed to reduce runoff into Mozingo Lake. Sediment and nitrate and phosphate nutrient runoff are the leading causes of blue-green algae blooms like the ones that have begun…
Read MoreWater, sewer rates will increase Jan. 1
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The typical Maryville resident will see their monthly water and sewer bill rise by about $9 next year after rate increases approved by the City Council on Monday. The new rates will take effect for usage beginning Jan. 1. Projected Monthly Bill for Typical Maryville Resident 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026…
Read MoreCouncil prefers two-year phase-in for rate hike
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville City Council will likely approve a two-year phase-in for the bulk of the initial increase expected as part of a water and sewer rate hike. Monday, most council members said that all things being equal, they would prefer the model recommended last month by NewGen Strategies & Solutions, which would…
Read MoreCouncil considers plans to spread out water/sewer increase
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville City Council members on Monday looked at alternate plans that would phase in potential water and sewer rate increases over time to help spread out the impact on customers. Last month, a study by consulting firm NewGen Strategies & Solutions showed that without significant and immediate increases, the water/sewer fund would…
Read MoreCity plans for pilot water treatment plant next year
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A pilot water treatment plant, which would gather necessary data to be used in the construction of a full, new treatment facility, is included in the city’s plans for next year’s budget at a cost of up to $1 million. It would be yet another step toward building a new water treatment…
Read MoreStudy: Steep rate hikes needed to stabilize water/sewer fund
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville City Council is weighing a recommendation to drastically raise water and sewer rates following the first in-depth analysis of the rate schedule in more than 15 years. The sobering study, delivered by NewGen Strategies & Solutions to the council last week, showed that at the current pace, the water/sewer fund…
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