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.
Key Project Components
The proposed project encompasses three primary improvements:
- 1st Street Lift Station Installation: A new lift station along Highway 160 to bolster wastewater management.
- Overflow Vaults and Control Modifications: Enhancements at existing lift stations to prevent overflows during power outages and emergencies.
- Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement: Upgrading Category 4 pipes on Rosita Street, including manhole and pipe replacements.
The estimated cost for these initiatives is $3,223,000.
Community Participation
Residents are encouraged to attend the hearing to voice their opinions and ask questions. For those unable to attend in person, remote participation is available via 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 accessible 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 further information, contact Karl Johnson, Sanitation Capital Projects, at 970-264-4151 ext. 262.