Improvements are planned at the City of Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to maintain the quality of our sewer system. The City is seeking a State of Michigan grant to fund the renovations. The first step in seeking that funding is holding a public hearing for residents to give input on the plan. The hearing will take place during the Tuesday, May 11 virtual Jackson City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. It will be live-streamed on the City’s website, Facebook page, and Comcast Cable Channel 21.

The project plan can be viewed on the City website at cityofjackson.org/wastewater-treatment-plant. Plans call for the replacement of clarifier equipment, pumping equipment and controls, and electrical equipment. The City is requesting a State of Michigan Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan for the project design and construction costs which are estimated at $6,440,000. The estimated increase to the annual sewer budget associated with the CWSRF loan is $390,000. A user rate increase of 4% is anticipated.

Jackson residents are invited to submit written comments on the proposed project plan. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 11 to be considered as part of the public record. Written comments may be mailed or placed in the drop box in front of City Hall: City of Jackson, Attn: City Clerk, 161 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201, or emailed to comments@cityofjackson.org.