View the August 2025 Board Meeting
- sgwasa
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
From strategic investments in fleet modernization to groundbreaking progress in water quality initiatives, the August 2025 SGWASA Board of Directors meeting was packed with decisions shaping the future of our community’s water and sewer services. In just one session, the Board advanced projects that improve field operations, strengthen fiscal safeguards, and protect public health for years to come.
Whether you’re interested in how we keep crews ready for any challenge, the policies that safeguard millions in grant funding, or the science driving PFAS removal, this meeting offers valuable insight into the work happening behind the scenes. Watch the full meeting video to see these discussions unfold.
Fleet Upgrades – Modernizing Operations:
Engineering Department: Approved purchase of a 2026 Ram 1500 Crew Cab to replace a 15-year-old Ford Explorer with recurring electrical issues.
Utilities Department: Approved two 2026 Ford F350 service trucks with cranes for pump and heavy part handling; current trucks reassigned to hydrant and valve maintenance.
Wastewater Treatment: Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger to replace a 17-year-old vehicle in fair condition.
Impact: Improved efficiency, safety, and field readiness for essential service crews.
ARPA Funds – Internal Control Policy Adopted: Comprehensive policy to ensure compliance with federal requirements, strengthen financial safeguards, and maintain transparency in the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Water Quality Investment – Filter Media Replacement: $987,528 contract awarded to replace water treatment plant filter media more than 20 year old, enhancing filtration and meeting water quality standards.
PFAS Pilot Study Update – Summer 2025: Positive results from all tested treatment media, with recommendations to extend the pilot and design a flexible system to adapt to evolving regulations.
