The Stewart City Council is hoping to take advantage of its current street and utility improvement project to address some of its inflow and infiltration (I&I) of storm water into the sanitary sewer system.
Maintenance Supervisor Matt Maiers told the City Council in workshop Monday night that at least 40 properties along the project route have been identified as having potential I&I problems, and now would be the ideal time to fix as long as the streets and yards are already torn up for the construction.
While the cost of the work would be the responsibility of the property owners, the city is considering some financing options, such as a low-interest loan that can either be repaid up-front or assessed to property taxes.
Council Member Kevin Klucas said the city should prioritize the work.
For the full story, see this week McLeod County Chronicle.