STIRLING CITY — The sewer system in Stirling City is in deep water and, while still technically functional, has overstayed its lifecycle.

This has been an ongoing issue that the community of Stirling City, as well as Butte County, have been dealing with as the infrastructure, which was built during World War II, continues to age.

The Butte County Board of Supervisors heard from Public Works Director Josh Pack in what will be Pack’s final meeting with the county on Tuesday, during which he provided updates on the situation while asking the board for feedback.

“As you could imagine, for a system that is 80-plus years old, the infrastructure has far exceeded its service life,” Pack said. “The department was successful in seeking a grant to replace about half the system in 2006 through a lo

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