City Council discusses sewer line

RITZVILLE – The City Council had a lengthy discussion on sewer lines at its regular meeting Oct. 19.

Several properties in the vicinity of East Eighth Avenue have been experiencing sewer backups and flow problems, officials said.

Mayor Linda Kadlec read a letter from one of the homeowners outlining the history of the line in question.

In 1946, a home was constructed near what is now East Eighth Avenue. The homeowner requested to connect to city utilities, the letter read. A water connection was made, but because there was no city sewer line near the home, the homeowner was advised to put in a...