A major project for the city of McAlester Water Treatment Plant is starting its preliminary phases with the hiring of an engineering firm and project manager to oversee it.
A majority of McAlester city councilors declined a request by two fellow councilors seeking a third party investigation regarding water treatment issues the city experienced in May.
Two high-pressure water service pumps are hooked up and in working order at the McAlester Water Treatment Plant, said McAlester City Manager Dave Andren.
A water pump at the McAlester Water Treatment Plant is back in service — but a "Do Not Use warning for city of McAlester water customers remains in effect.