Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Yuma public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in water utilities with high priority
Utilities Infrastructure and Agua Viva Plant Recovery
Utilities officials reviewed recent customer growth, major capital projects like the Desert Dunes expansion, and recovery efforts following an electrical arc-flash at the Agua Viva water treatment plant that temporarily strained the distribution system.
Biosolids Removal and Disposal Contract & Environmental Management
The city previewed a one-year contract renewal with AgTech, LLC for $940,000 to manage liquid biosolids through land application. This longstanding practice provides agricultural fertilizer benefits and avoids high transportation costs associated with distant landfills.