Wausau Water Works Commission Meeting - 8/12/26

The City of Wausau Water Works Commission held a meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing primarily on water treatment and regulatory compliance issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the operational update on carbon change-outs performed by Carbon Activated Corporation, highlighting the need to expedite future change-outs due to carbon saturation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation by CDM Smith on the Corrosion Control Treatment Study, which addressed compliance with updated EPA and Wisconsin DNR lead and copper regulations. The study recommended implementing an orthophosphate dosing system to reduce lead levels, with a proposed starting dose of 1 milligram per liter and flexibility to increase if needed. The commission discussed the design considerations for the orthophosphate feed system, emphasizing the need for long-term flexibility. Additionally, the commission touched on federal funding of approximately $1.667 million earmarked for the PFAS facility, noting coordination with state grant funds and plans for a financial update at the next meeting. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but the meeting included planning and budget considerations related to capital improvements and chemical treatment systems.