August 11, 2026, Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting

The City of Port Orchard Sewer Advisory Committee met on August 11, 2026, to review wastewater treatment operations, capital projects, capacity planning, and budget pressures. Staff reported that a large headworks odor-control fan had been installed and was operating, and a second 15-horsepower fan for the biosolids area was on order. The committee accepted one bid from Innovair Blowers for an MBR blower; staff reported a lengthy delivery and installation timeline and said the installation would be done in-house. Parsons is involved in design review for fine-screen replacement and rehabilitation, while BHC is supporting the ongoing facility comprehensive plan, expected to continue into 2027. Clarifier isolation gates remain on hold until the facility plan clarifies whether parts of the plant may be demolished, to avoid spending on assets that could be removed. Exterior digester coatings were completed.

Staff said rising chemical, power, and biosolids-hauling costs will affect budget line items, though current spending was reported to be within budget. Biosolids hauling costs increased after switching from an unreliable provider to a more reliable service. The City received a $269,371 Department of Ecology grant reimbursement for MBR cassettes, and staff are pursuing possible grant funding for additional work. No procurement-related vote or award beyond acceptance of the Innovair Blowers bid was clearly recorded. Members also discussed wastewater loading and capacity planning, coordination between city and utility operations, and scheduling the next meeting for October 6, 2026.