The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center, South Conference Room, located at 451 Hot Springs Blvd. This session aims to inform residents and gather feedback on proposed enhancements to the town’s sewer infrastructure.
The project encompasses three key improvements:
- Installation of the 1st Street Lift Station along Highway 160.
- Addition of overflow vaults and control modifications at existing lift stations to provide overflow protection during power outages and emergencies.
- Replacement of Category 4 sanitary sewer pipe on Rosita Street, including manhole and pipe replacement.
These upgrades are estimated to cost $3,223,000. To facilitate funding, the District has prepared a Project Needs Assessment and, if applicable, an Environmental Assessment. These documents outline the project’s necessity, alternatives considered, proposed components, and funding strategies. They will be submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to qualify for a State Revolving Fund Loan.
Community members are encouraged to attend the hearing and provide their input. For those unable to attend in person, remote participation is available through Google Meet: meet.google.com/eiw-rhvs-ube. Phone access is also provided at +1 956-704-1217, PIN: 315 971 878#.
Copies of the Project Needs Assessment and Environmental Assessment are available for public review at the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District office, 551 Hot Springs Blvd., and online at: mypagosa.org/1st-st-lift-station-lift-station-overflow-vaults-and-category-4-and-5-sanitary-sewer-pipe-replacement.
For questions, contact Karl Johnson, Sanitation Capital Projects, at 970-264-4151 ext. 262.