Water treatment plant expansion and PFAS
Summary
The city is applying for federal funds to design badly needed wastewater plant upgrades — possibly 80% federally funded — to get ahead of growth and NDEP compliance risks.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Design costs about $3.07 million, with the city committing a 20-40% local match.
All residents on city sewer, and future growth, benefit from upgraded treatment capacity.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
The city is applying for federal funds to design badly needed wastewater plant upgrades — possibly 80% federally funded — to get ahead of growth and NDEP compliance risks.
City Council - Jul 15, 2026
Three city wells exceed EPA PFAS limits and the canal water has detections too, so the council approved a $10.9 million design contract to treat Truckee Canal surface water, remove PFAS and expand capacity to 30 million gallons per day. Compliance deadline is 2029, possibly extended to 2031.
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