The 2026-2035 Capital Master Plan (Plan) proposes 27 water main replacement projects with planned expenditures of $18.9M during the ten-year period. Expenditures for 2026 are budgeted at $479,125 — $3M less than budgeted in 2025. There are no water or sewer projects scheduled for 2026. The expenses include engineering costs for the 2027 projects and site restoration costs related to the 2025 sewer interceptor project.
Water main rehabilitation projects currently account for 100% of the total proposed expenditures. The district is in the process of establishing a more advanced sanitary sewer rating system to prioritize rehabilitation projects. In the interim, a desktop review of data gathered from the sewer system inspection and maintenance program did not identify any projects for 2026. Additional projects may be scheduled once that rating system is established.
The Plan provides a framework for the district to be proactive rather than reactive when dealing with asset replacement and rehabilitation needs. System modifications are prioritized so the facilities most in need of repair are corrected in an appropriate timeframe. The goal is to minimize operation and repair expenses by avoiding costly unscheduled repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of deteriorating facilities. Most importantly, a capital rehabilitation and replacement program help avoid system deterioration, disruption, and potential safety, health and property damage impacts.
