Bryant Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting 9/1/26

The Bryant Water and Wastewater Committee meeting held on September 1, 2026, focused primarily on leak adjustment policies, billing issues related to water leaks, and ongoing and upcoming water infrastructure projects. A significant portion of the discussion centered on a customer’s request for a leak adjustment spanning two billing cycles, which the committee approved for one cycle and recommended the customer seek further relief from the city council due to ordinance limitations. The committee also discussed potential revisions to the leak adjustment policy to allow for exceptions in cases of consecutive billing periods related to a single leak event. Additionally, updates were provided on waterline construction projects, including a recently awarded $3.5 million contract for relocating water and sewer lines, and a grant application for a $6.4 million force main project with a 30% city cost share. The committee planned a budget workshop for public works and discussed the need for better customer notification systems for leaks. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several procurement-related updates and policy considerations were addressed.