Torrington City Council is gearing up for a significant infrastructure project, with plans to replace aging water lines across the city. During the meeting on October 7, 2025, it was revealed that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a categorical exclusion determination, indicating no significant environmental impacts from the project. This determination, posted on September 24, 2025, clears a crucial hurdle for the city.

City officials are optimistic about securing a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan at the upcoming slip meeting on December 4, 2025. If successful, the project is set to be advertised in January 2026, with construction potentially starting in April 2026. The completion date is projected for November 2027.

Unlike the extensive street replacement currently underway on East D Street, this project will focus on replacing water lines without tearing up the entire roadway. The new lines will be laid under the existing asphalt, ensuring minimal disruption to the surface. Council members expressed their support and encouraged public participation, inviting community members to voice their questions or concerns about the project.

As Torrington moves forward with this essential infrastructure upgrade, residents can look forward to improved water services while the city navigates the complexities of funding and construction logistics.