The Salitrillo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) services approximately 17,000 connections. The Salitrillo plant began operations in 1966 with an average daily flow of 3.96 MGD and a permitted flow of 5.83 MGD.
Construction Updates on Plant Expansion
In order to meet the growing population in the area, the Salitrillo WWTP is currently undergoing a plant expansion. After the expansion, the plant will have a new capacity of 7.33 MGD.
Construction updates will be provided approximately every 2 weeks
June 17, 2022– Update
- For safety, temporary construction fencing has been installed
- Topsoil has started to be placed on the berm to help support future vegetation
- Concrete continues to be poured for the various levels of the new effluent structure
- Flowable fill is still being poured around parts of the effluent structure
- Construction of the clarifiers will be complete within the next few weeks
- Electrical duct banks and being installed throughout the site
- Because of the high temperatures, the contractor will start work at 6:00 AM but the contractor will try to keep equipment noise to a minimum between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM
- Construction is expected to last through Fall 2023
Please contact us with any further questions.
