Commission hears update on water treatment project

By LARRY HOLCOMBE

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IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission heard an update on the city’s proposed Phase 2 of its water treatment plant project as part of a public hearing Monday evening.

Jeff Sjoquist of Coleman Engineering spoke about the $10.99 million second phase of a larger project. He said they hope to hear about funding for Phase 1 of the project soon. It would build a new pump house and include new pumping equipment, while Phase 2 will include the water treatment facilities, with the goal of removing manganese and other impurities from the drinking water. Ot...