Libby public hearing on water system

The City of Libby will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, to receive comment on the recommended solutions to repair three critical water distribution system deficiencies.

The City of Libby has completed a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report Amendment in 2018 that evaluated water supply, raw water screening, treatment, storage, pumping stations and distribution system condition and alternatives.

The City of Libby is hosting this public hearing to review the proposed project that addresses the critical water distribution system deficiencies as outlined in the PER, to review the goals and activities of the project, the proposed budget, and the city’s efforts to obtain funding including the Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities program and all the potential impacts to city residents this project may result in.

Comments may be given orally at this hearing or submitted in writing to the City of Libby P.O. Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923 through Friday, Feb. 8. Comment Sheets are provided and will be available at City Hall as well as shared on the City of Libby’s website. Copies of the presentation from the public meeting will be made available via the city’s website https://cityoflibby.com and copies of the meeting minutes will be available as with any public meeting hosted by the City.