Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
Summary
The plant handles 4.3 million gallons a day and has room for 20+ years of growth, but key equipment needs replacing. The recommended bid comes in under budget thanks to competitive bidding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The $8.17 million bid is under the $9.5 million available, leaving room for change orders — all on a 0% interest 30-year loan.
Every resident and business that flushes — reliable sewage treatment plus capacity for future growth.
Council members noted residents' concerns about drought-year water security, given growth approvals.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Study) — September 14, 2026
The city has water capacity for about 5,359 more lots (39+ years) and sewer capacity for about 3,524 lots (26+ years) — sewer is the tighter constraint. Council members pressed on what happens in a bad drought year; staff explained the 2006 watering restrictions and the plan for Lake DeSmet as a secondary source.
City Council (Regular) — May 18, 2026
The council awarded an $8.17 million contract to Prospect Construction for electrical, pump station, dewatering and HVAC upgrades at the wastewater plant, funded by a 0%-interest state loan.
City Council (Study) — May 11, 2026
The plant handles 4.3 million gallons a day and has room for 20+ years of growth, but key equipment needs replacing. The recommended bid comes in under budget thanks to competitive bidding.
City Council (Study) — May 5, 2026
Council Member Wood asked about stormwater utilities after news coverage. Staff explained several Wyoming cities have or are adopting stormwater fees, the legislature got involved this year, and a Select Water Committee meeting Thursday will feature testimony from cities including Cody and Evanston.
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