Strand Associates outlines $45.4 million plan to replace Lancaster wastewater plant

Mar 5, 2026

Strand Associates presented a facilities plan to the Public Works Review Committee proposing replacement of Lancaster’s aging wastewater treatment plant with an activated sludge process, projected at $45.4 million, and outlined permitting and funding timelines through 2029.

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Phil Severson of Strand Associates gave the Public Works Review Committee an overview on March 5 of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities plan, saying the current Department of Natural Resources permit expires in October 2026 and that the city is currently relying on variances to meet phosphorus requirements.

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