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DEP could fine Lisbon more than $22,000 for sewer overflows

 

Paula Gibbs, Special to the Sun Journal

LISBON — A fine of more than $22,000 will be levied by the Department of Environmental Protection against the town for two sewage spills, unless the DEP can be convinced to lower the amount, town councilors learned Tuesday night.

The state also cited the town for not having a written operation and maintenance plan.

Town Council Chairman Fern Larochelle suggested the town “check with all our resources to see if we can bring the fine down.” That was after learning that the town spent $7,000 to have an outside contractor clean up the spill and $15,000 to put cameras into the pipes to ensure there were no leaks in the line.

Sewer Superintendent Ryan Leighton said the first incident occurred in May 2012 when town workers discovered a backup during a routine cleaning on Huston Street. The backup was traced to a blockage in the cross-country sewer line that runs between that street and Route 196.[...]

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Hmm, is this where Ryan Leighton appears under-qualified and under-experienced for his 'given' job duties?  Curious minds would like to know. 

And the Town of Lisbon is trying to take over the Water Department,  God help us!!!!!