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Project Funding Summary

building costs
PROJECTED building COST:  $8,200,000
Costs already paid: $675,113
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reserves
project related RESERVES (allocated):  $846,471
Regular reserves (Not project-related):  $775,292
Total Reserves available:  $1,621,762
(totals may fluctuate as the district uses non-allocated reserves)

funding gap
BALANCE TO FUND: $5,903,125


​Last updated 11/25/25

​This project is the planning and building of the new Water Treatment Plant.  The above stated Estimates are for the entire project, not including any potential grants.
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The removal of Arsenic from the community’s potable water has been a topic of discussion for the PECSD for many years. From exploring alternative sources in hopes of finding better water to building a treatment facility, the District has pondered the many options. To provide quality water that meets EPA standards, the decision was made to pursue building a facility capable of not only removing arsenic but also the removal of iron and manganese.  A “bench study” was performed in early summer of 2022 to identify the most effective and efficient way to remove constituents. With the completion of this study, Dowl Engineering, formally Farr West Engineering, began a larger scale pilot test for the removal of arsenic, iron and manganese using the methods identified in the bench study. This larger scale pilot study was executed during these past summer months, running from June into September. We are happy to report the Pilot Study was successful in the removal of Arsenic to levels below the Maximum Contaminate Level (MCL). The current MCL for arsenic is 10 parts per billion (ppb), the pilot study had results of 5ppb, half of the EPA standard of 10ppb. Iron and manganese were also removed well below the standard with results for Iron being Non-Detect and Manganese being 31.4mg/l, with an MCL of 50mg/l. With the success of the pilot study, a full report of the study has been submitted to the State Water Board and we have received some feedback.  These comments were relayed to our Engineers (DOWL) who feel that there was nothing too significant.

Current Status:​

DWSRF Funding Application – Project Update
Plumas Eureka Community Services District (PECSD)
PECSD continues to work with the State Water Resources Control Board to secure Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) financing for needed drinking water treatment improvements. This funding pathway is critical for keeping the project financially manageable for our small community. We are now in the State’s formal review pipeline and coordinating closely with State staff as we move through each required step.

Application Status
  • PECSD’s partial application has been successfully submitted through the FAAST portal (the State’s online funding system).
  • The State Water Board has confirmed receipt and assigned a Project Manager who will guide us through the remaining review and documentation requirements.

Key Areas of Focus
1. Environmental Clearance (CEQA/NEPA)
  • The State encourages early environmental coordination.
  • DOWL is preparing the required CEQA/NEPA environmental documents (California Environmental Quality Act / National Environmental Policy Act).
  • Updated CEQA materials have already been uploaded to the FAAST system.
  • An update on NEPA progress has been requested and is pending.

2. Alternatives Analysis
  • An Alternatives Analysis is required to document all potential project options, including consolidation opportunities.
  • This work has already been completed and included in the submitted planning documents.

3. Technical, Managerial & Financial (TMF) Requirements
  • TMF (Technical, Managerial, and Financial capacity) documentation will be reviewed later in the process.
  • At this stage, PECSD has been asked to locate and organize its TMF materials so they are ready when requested.

4. Financial Information
  • District financials will undergo State review.
  • Current financial documents have been submitted.
  • The FY 2024–2025 Audit Report will be uploaded once finalized.
  • The State has also requested PECSD’s updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which staff is preparing for submission.

5. Scope Development
  • The State strongly emphasizes the importance of confirming the final project scope early to avoid delays or repeated revisions.
  • PECSD and DOWL continue working together to refine the scope as planning advances.

Recent Technical Submittals
On Friday, DOWL uploaded several updated technical documents to support project planning and design, including:
  • Updated 2025 design drawings
  • Updated 2025 technical specifications
  • 2025 design report
  • Comment response letter
PECSD has requested copies of these updated documents for District review.

Regulatory Coordination
Additional regulatory coordination has taken place with the Regional Water Quality Control Board. PECSD submitted a draft Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD), which is required due to anticipated changes in the quantity and type of discharge routed to Wastewater Treatment Plant 7.

Next Steps
PECSD will continue working directly with the State Water Board Project Manager on:
  • Funding eligibility
  • Project milestones
  • Documentation and submittal requirements
We will provide updates to the community as key milestones are reached and as the project moves further along the DWSRF funding pathway.

From all of us at PECSD — Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃💧
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On 6/5/25 the Board was asked to choose one of the two options presented on how to handle the backwash from the treatment plant.  Option one was chosen by the Board.  The options, as presented by DOWL Engineering, are shown below.

Point-of-Entry (POE) treatment approach as presented at the regular board meeting on 7/15/25

For clarification, the District is unable to entertain this proposal as we do not qualify due to District's 550+ connections exceeding the 200 maximum connections.  For more information please see the above response/rebuttal.


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