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Helena outlines water, wastewater and ARPA capital plans; warns wastewater permit could require large upgrades
Summary
Helena City public‑works leaders told commissioners they plan ARPA‑funded and ongoing capital work across water, wastewater and stormwater, but warned a pending wastewater permit could require major plant upgrades and large costs.
Helena City public‑works leaders briefed the commission on planned water, wastewater and stormwater capital work and on the operational pressures that drive the department’s budget requests.
Staff said the city is implementing several ARPA‑funded capital projects (staff cited approximately $20 million of ARPA allocations for water projects) and continuing previously adopted master plans. Accomplishments listed by staff included a filter rebuild at the 10 Mile water treatment plant, SCADA upgrades at both treatment plants, and improvements to the Eureka Well that reduced raw water use by about 200,000 gallons per…
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