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City utilities present plan to boost water capacity: new wells and RO unit to meet demand through 2040
Summary
City utilities staff described well‑drilling and treatment upgrades to address growth and water quality. A new reverse‑osmosis element and an expansion to 15 million gallons per day are planned; the city expects work to continue into 2026–2027.
A utilities engineer briefed the advisory board on ongoing water projects to increase supply and treatment capacity. The city is drilling wells and installing reverse‑osmosis (RO) treatment modules intended to add treatment capacity before the larger plant expansion. "It would take us to about 15,000,000 gallons a day and meet our demands through 2040," the engineer said, describing a multi‑year buildout that pairs new wells with treatment upgrades.
Staff said the city has 11 new wells planned for completion in the immediate program and additional wells scheduled afterward to keep pace with growth. The engineer described a timeline for a treatment plant expansion and said contractors and construction managers at risk are working to keep schedules on track. Board members asked about expected construction timing and how system changes would affect day‑to‑day service; the utilities staff emphasized the work is aimed at improving pressure reliability and enabling routine flushing programs.
