In case you missed it in the March 2025 Community Connection newsletter...
Osage Beach Public Works is implementing a new, eco-friendly solution to address the City’s sewage odor problem. While the existing GOVAPEX systems help control odors at specific sites, this new approach targets the issue across the entire system.
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Here’s how it works: Aerators are being installed at 58 lift stations, along with seven bacteria drip sites that will introduce beneficial bacteria into the sewage system—the same type already used at the treatment plant. These aerators provide oxygen, helping the bacteria thrive and break down fats, oils, and greases in the waste. This process also reduces hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), the gas responsible for unpleasant odors.
Think of it like the septic tank treatments homeowners use, but on a city-wide scale. Public Works researched various options and consulted with other municipalities before selecting this solution, which was approved in the FY2025 budget.
Beyond odor control, this method offers another key benefit: preventing corrosion. H₂S is highly corrosive, damaging metal and electrical components over time. Lowering H₂S levels will help extend the lifespan of city equipment, reducing repair and replacement costs in the long run.
The system is expected to be fully operational by Memorial Day weekend.