Wastewater

On Aug. 7, Dixon City Council members unanimously approved a not-to-exceed $700,000 contract with Strand Associates for design engineering modifications at the wastewater treatment plant to upgrade aging equipment and meet upcoming EPA phosphorus requirements.

Two years ago, Mike Holland, Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District engineer, began hearing about a novel way to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 in wastewater – today, the concept operates in DeKalb. And it could be used to look other viruses.

The sanitation district has monitored the virus’ prevalence in wastewater since Thanksgiving as lab testing became more widespread and affordable. People begin shedding COVID-19 through their urine and feces even before they’re contagious, making wastewater an ideal tool for tracking the virus’ spread.

McHenry City Council approved more than $860,000 in contracts Monday to demolish the former Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

McHenry officials are continuing to discuss how to approach the redevelopment of its defunct Central Wastewater Treatment Plant site.

In a 6-2 split vote Monday, with two absent, Geneva aldermen approved a no-bid $700,000 contract to CDM Smith for design of its wastewater plant improvements