City of Glens Falls told to repair sewage pumping stations

The state DEC is demanding that the city of Glens Falls spend $3 million to replace or repair old and faulty sewage pumping stations, one of which dumped sewage into a canal.

The DEC also wants the city to pay a $10,000 fine to settle charges that the pumping stations have malfunctioned and illegally dumped sewage 45 times since 2004. One of the stations failed 26 times.

The agency says if the city doesn't agree to those terms, it will start an enforcement action and seek a significantly higher penalty.

Glens Falls officials say they are looking for ways to pay for the repairs.