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 the sewer system’s capacity.
- Overflow Vaults and Control Modifications: Enhancements at existing lift stations to provide overflow protection during power outages and emergencies.
- Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement: Replacement of Category 4 sanitary sewer pipes on Rosita Street, including manhole and pipe upgrades.
The estimated cost for these improvements is $3,223,000.
Community Participation Encouraged
Residents 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 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.