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Hubbard to address disinfectant issue in city water
HUBBARD
Mayor John Darko says a recent test of the city’s water showed byproducts from chlorine disinfectants used in water supplies was above the Environmental Protection Agency’s acceptable level.
The total number of haloacetic acids tested at .067 parts per million, with the acceptable threshold being .060 parts per million.
Though the overage is small, the city is required to notify the public.
Darko said the city would rectify the issue by cleaning out the city’s storage tank and flushing contaminated water. At its current level, the acid poses no health threat to individuals and is still potable, officials said.
City council convened Tuesday after a monthlong recess, and it was the first meeting for several new and returning members of the city’s administration.
After the resignation of 1st Ward Councilman Benjamin Kyle, who will run for 63rd District state representative, former 1st Ward Councilwoman Bonnie Viele was selected to fill the position until the next council election.
Randy Fabrizio, the city’s superintendent of water and wastewater, retired in July. His position was divided between a full-time wastewater superintendent – Mark Ciccone – and a part-time water administrator, George Ginnis.
Administrators also announced they are hiring for several positions. A patrol-officer position is open in the Hubbard Police Department as is a part-time data clerk position. The city also has positions open for leaf rakers.