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Demorest council approves $195,000 compact classifier for sewer plant headworks

The city will pay $195,000 for new headworks equipment at its wastewater treatment facility after an earlier version of the purchase was put on hold.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked November 14, 2026
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September 1, 2026: Sewer project (WWTP compact classifier) based on MPE's quote

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Where it stands

The council approved the sewer project based on that $195,000 MPE quote by a 4-0 vote at its September 1 meeting.

The story

A grit classifier for the headworks at Demorest's wastewater treatment facility was on the city council's agenda on August 4, 2026.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 8.4.26 CC RS Agenda (1).pdfCity Council Agenda — 8.4.26 WS Agenda (1).pdf

At that August 4 meeting, the council voted 4-0 to table the grit classifier item.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 8.4.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

The matter returned on September 1, when Mr. Musselwhite presented the council with a quote from MPE for a compact classifier totaling $195,000.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 9.1.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdf

The council approved the sewer project based on that $195,000 MPE quote by a 4-0 vote at its September 1 meeting.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 9.1.26 RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

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Discussed
discussed

WWTF sewer project compact classifier quote from MPE

Mr. Musselwhite presented a quote from MPE for a compact classifier totaling $195,000.

Approved
confirmed

Sewer project (WWTP compact classifier) based on MPE's quote

Mr. Musselwhite presented an MPE quote of $195,000 for a compact classifier.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Sewer capital project: grit classifier for the headworks at the WWTF

Grit Classifier for the headworks at the WWTF

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Sewer capital project: Grit Classifier for the headworks at the WWTF

Grit Classifier for the headworks at the WWTF

Tabled
confirmed

Grit Classifier for the headworks at the WWTF

and table the Grit Classifier, seconded by Councilman Ferguson

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