Water/Waste Water Treatment
• Water Treatment Plant – McKay Ave o June 21st, 2024: Declare Emergency o July 2 nd, 2024: Received quotes for treatment plant refurbishment: $225,000 o July 17th, 2024: Work begins on exterior of treatment plants o August 12th, 2024: Work ongoing on media replacement and spray heads
• Water Well – Leakesville Community Center o February 2024: Investigate Center Street well o March 27, 2024: Received report on well o June 21st, 2024: Issued RFP for well refurbishment ~$140,000 o August 12th, 2024: RFP due for project.
• SMCI Wastewater Proposal o Project would have built a pipeline from SMCI to Leakesville to treat effluent. Upgrade the lagoon to mechanical treatment. ~$26,000,000 project. o November 2022: Issues brought up about continuing issues at SMCI wastewater discharge into Martin Creek. 20 years + of MDEQ Data requested. o January 2023: Initial Meeting between City, State Engineers, Bureau of Buildings o February 2023: In person meeting with Chairman of Corrections Committee (House) o April 1, 2023: No Action Taken