Heyburn's wastewater upgrades near completion

Laurie Welch
Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
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Upgrades nearing completion at Heyburn wastewater plant

City officials, residents and construction crew members are reflected in the new clarifier during a tour of the wastewater treatment plant Wednesday in Heyburn.

DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS

Community member Rodney Schmitt checks out equipment during a tour of the wastewater treatment plant Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Heyburn.

DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS

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Laurie Welch

Heyburn — The city’s first phase of wastewater treatment system upgrades are nearing completion and officials began running water through the ultraviolet disinfectant system and testing it on Wednesday while city officials toured the plant.

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