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Commission hears Hoback water system update; Munger sewer transfer nears final agreement
Summary
Public Works staff reported progress on the Hoback water project’s 50% design review required by the Wyoming Water Development Commission and noted that a Munger sewer line transfer agreement is near finalization; the board was told a due‑diligence phase would follow any approval of the transfer agreement.
Public Works Director Heather Overholser and County Engineer Ramage briefed the commission on Oct. 27 about progress on two water‑infrastructure items: the Hoback water system and a potential county transfer of the Munger sewer line.
Ramage reported that the Hoback Water Project reached a required 50% design review with Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) staff. The planned facilities include an infiltration gallery and a water‑treatment building on county property; treatment is expected to include filtration and chlorination with possible UV treatment. Water will be pumped uphill to a storage tank; coordination remains needed to align pipe and hydrant locations with a planned fire station at Hoback Junction. The WWDC staff cautioned that multiple DEQ review steps remain and that project funding consideration is tentatively scheduled for the February State Revolving Fund (SRF) meeting. Staff said SLIB funding and legislative approval remain uncertain and may extend the timeline.
Separately, staff said work on a transfer agreement for the Munger sewer line is near final stages after review with county attorneys. If the commission approves the transfer agreement, the county would enter a due‑diligence phase with milestones; staff would return with a due‑diligence report before closing the transfer.
Commissioners were informed that these steps do not yet represent a final county commitment to purchase assets; further board hearings and approvals will be required.
