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South Salt Lake reviews wastewater master plan; consultants flag high groundwater and lining as cost-saving option
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a 20-year wastewater master plan Nov. 12, highlighting inflow and infiltration driven by high groundwater, short- and long-term projects tied to transit‑oriented development, and a tradeoff between pipe replacement and lining (rough estimates: ~$75/ft lining vs ~$450/ft excavation). No votes were taken.
South Salt Lake City Council convened a Nov. 12 work meeting to hear a presentation on the city’s wastewater master plan, which laid out maintenance needs, a 20-year growth forecast and recommended capital projects tied to downtown and transit‑oriented development.
"South Salt Lake, because of the high groundwater, has issues with inflow and infiltration," said Kai Krieger, an engineer with Hansen Allen Lewis, describing a primary constraint that reduces pipe capacity and can force upsizing if not addressed. Krieger said the plan recommends a capital facility plan, routine cleaning and video inspection,…
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