Eagle Mtn. sewer situation not so bad

EAGLE MOUNTAIN — City officials in Eagle Mountain said Tuesday that their city's sewer situation isn't as bad as some reports have recently said.

Questions about Eagle Mountain's City Center sewage capacity arose during a City Council meeting on July 17, but since then misinformation about the city's plans has percolated into the community, said Linda Peterson, Eagle Mountain spokeswoman.

Although City Council members delayed approving six new developments at the city meeting, a moratorium has not been placed on construction in the city, Peterson said. Council members delayed the approval pending more information from city employees about the capacity of the city's sewer system in the City Center area of Eagle Mountain.

An update on the sewer system is expected to be given at the city's next City Council meeting on Aug. 7.

Plans have been underway since early this year to implement intermediate steps to expand the city's sewer system, Peterson said. Within 90 to 120 days, those intermediate steps should be completed to provide additional service to more new homes. Meanwhile, the city is waiting for approval on a permanent expansion plan to construct a new wastewater treatment facility, Peterson said.

Other areas of the city, including The Ranches section of Eagle Mountain, are not affected by the sewer issue affecting the City Center area.