Last year, the state Department of Environmental Protection inspected Farrell's sewage plant and found an overflow at the Kiefer Pump Station.

The agency is asking that the city submit by the end of August a plan to correct the problem. The solution is expected to cost about $485,000

Council has two options, said Dan Goncz of Gannet Fleming, a Pittsburgh engineering company.

Council can replace the sewage pump with bigger capacity one at a cost of $485,000 or replace it with two smaller, submersible pumps for $35,000 less.