Maryville city council members decide to expand a consultant's study that began a year and a half ago on the city's long term water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure needs.
Click the LISTEN button to hear comments from the August 24, 2026 Maryville city council meeting.
A city document says the analysis, which will cost almost $10,000 dollars, will help the city evaluate future large scale developments, while protecting the long-term capacity and needs of existing utility customers.
There was no discussion among council members about the possible sale of treated wastewater to the Nodaway rural water district. Responding to comments made at last week's rural water district board meeting, councilwoman Erin Allen said the city manager did not initiate that idea.
Allen and mayor John McBride said more information was needed about selling treated wastewater.
After three data center opponents called on the council during public comments to not sell treated wastewater, Allen said if that happened, it would be to protect the city's water supply at Lake Mozingo and that the city would not receive a financial windfall.
