Force Main Is Forcing West Burlington's Hand

Force Main is forcing West Burlington's hand

WEST BURLINGTON — For a community of its size, the wear and tear on city infrastructure in West Burlington is significant.

City officials in West Burlington, Iowa say a major piece of sewer infrastructure is nearing a critical point and needs replacement

City officials in West Burlington, Iowa say a major piece of sewer infrastructure is nearing a critical point and needs replacement. The Hawk Eye reports the city’s 24-inch force main — a 2.1-mile pipeline that carries about 60 percent of the community’s sewage to the wastewater treatment plant — was built in 1984 and is now at the end of its useful life. City Administrator Gregg Mandsager says maintaining the line is especially challenging beca…