Silver Springs wastewater SCADA failure
Summary
Lightning strikes fried the treatment plant's control system, forcing the county to accelerate a $160,216.25 replacement contract with Sierra Controls that was planned for later this fiscal year.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $160,216.25 in capital spending.
Silver Springs residents relying on reliable wastewater treatment service.
Ratepayers will eventually fund the Lift Station 1 replacement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 3, 2026
Lightning strikes fried the treatment plant's control system, forcing the county to accelerate a $160,216.25 replacement contract with Sierra Controls that was planned for later this fiscal year.
Board of County Commissioners - May 7, 2026
Big sewer work is wrapping up across the county — the Rolling A treatment plant expansion and the Dayton Valley Road sewer replacement (which brings a 1,200-foot wall along Highway 50). But Lift Station 1 near the Carson River is severely compromised; a replacement runs $3.5-$4.7 million and interim repairs buy a couple of years.
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