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 bolster protection during power outages and emergencies.
- Replacement of Category 4 sanitary sewer pipe on Rosita Street, including manhole and pipe upgrades.
With an estimated cost of $3,223,000, these upgrades are designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the town’s wastewater management system. The District has prepared a Project Needs Assessment and, if applicable, an Environmental Assessment, which outline the necessity of the project, considered alternatives, proposed components, and the funding approach. These documents are being submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to assist the District in qualifying for a State Revolving Fund Loan.
Community members are encouraged to attend the hearing to provide written or oral comments. 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, 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.