The Wellman City Council gave an update on their wastewater facility improvements at their recent meeting.

During a public hearing the council discussed that the construction of an ultraviolet disinfection system and an effluent aeration basin with a blower building has been constructed and all the equipment has been installed. The improvement was completed by Iowa Bridge & Culvert for $735,000. To date a total of $634,957 has been invoiced for engineering, construction, and grant administration. This project has been assisted by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $500,000. The remaining work will include electrical work, grading, and start up.