According to Terry Dolan, Public Works Director for the Mat-Su Borough, the collection system began to fail test results as early as 2013.
The settlement negotiated includes a fine of $11,500 for past violations, which is due 60 days after the Nov 30, agreement.
Dolan states that facility is 30 years old.
The agreement also includes that the borough will upgrade the sewer system.
Once upgrades are complete the facility should meet the needs of Talkeetna for the next 20 years.
The voters in the Talkeetna Water and Sewer district approved a 3 percent sales tax that went into effect on Jan 1, 2018.
“From day one it was presented that any funds from this tax had to be spent on sewer and water in the Talkeetna water and sewer service area.
“Before the tax thing we tried to get loans.
Residents in the Talkeetna Sewer and Water also pay a 3 percent tax on their utility bill, which has drawn criticism.
The borough does not have the funds to pay for the upgrades to the system.