Council approves SRF authorizing resolution for reduced‑scope wastewater project Council approved Resolution 2026-9 to move forward with a reduced-scope Phase 1 wastewater funding application (screening/grit removal, admin/lab updates) with a $9.166 million cost estimate and proposed surcharge bond repayment; pipeline replacement and phase 2 remain future items.

Hot Springs City Council has approved a strategic plan to cut wastewater project costs by nearly $5 million, focusing on essential upgrades while paving the way for future expansions.

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City engineers recommend aerated‑lagoon approach for wastewater upgrade; cost rises to about $28.3 million Consultants recommended amending the wastewater facility plan to build aerated lagoons at existing reservoirs and replace the aging outfall pipe; capital costs are now estimated at roughly $28.3 million with lower annual O&M relative to earlier alternatives. Council set a public hearing for 02/17/2026.

City engineers are shifting gears on wastewater upgrades, proposing an innovative aerated-lagoon system that promises lower costs and fewer odors for Hot Springs.

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Hot Springs council approves $38,000 amendment to wastewater planning contract, green-lights field assessment The city approved an amendment adding $38,000 to an existing AE2S wastewater facility planning contract (bringing that agreement to $96,000) and authorized a separate environmental field-services contract with American Engineering Testing to assess lagoons and disposal performance ahead of a Feb. 1 funding submission.

Hot Springs City Council has just approved a $38,000 amendment to enhance wastewater treatment planning, paving the way for crucial environmental assessments ahead of a critical funding deadline!

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Hot Springs council authorizes funding applications for wastewater plant after heated river debate After a nearly four-hour public hearing, the Hot Springs City Council voted unanimously to authorize state and federal funding applications for a proposed $27 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade while promising further discussion about whether treated effluent will continue to be sent to local irrigation ponds or discharged to the Fall River.

Hot Springs leaders are taking a bold step towards upgrading their crumbling wastewater treatment plant, but the decision ignited fierce debate over the environmental impact of discharge options.

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Hot Springs council sets special Dec. 12 hearing on wastewater plan to meet state funding timeline Council rescheduled the Wastewater System Improvements Project public hearing for Dec. 12 after a power outage canceled the earlier meeting; the Black Hills Council of Local Governments will prepare the state funding application with a Dec. 15 internal deadline and the city will open a public survey through Jan. 15.

The Hot Springs City Council is calling for your voice on crucial wastewater improvements—join the special hearing on Dec. 12 to shape the future of our community!

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Hot Springs to consider $510,000 Maxfoot contract for new discharge structure at Davidson Drive plant Project manager Todd Pillar said staff will seek an ordinance on Oct. 21 to waive competitive bidding and authorize a Maxfoot Construction Company LLC contract not to exceed $510,000 to build a new discharge effluent structure and outfall pipe to connect the Davidson Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant to Lake Catherine.

Hot Springs is set to approve a $510,000 contract for a new wastewater treatment structure that could reshape the future of local environmental management.

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Hot Springs to consider $3.18 million site-prep contract for new tertiary filters at Davidson Drive treatment plant City staff will ask the board on Oct. 21 to waive competitive bidding and approve a contract with Maxfoot Construction LLC not to exceed $3,180,513 for site work, foundations and offloading for two new tertiary filters at the Davidson Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Hot Springs is set to consider a $3.18 million contract that could transform its wastewater treatment capabilities with two massive new filters!

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City Board approves $1.28M savings for 2025 wastewater budget and construction changes Board approves changes totaling $1.68M for construction at Davidson Drive and Gulf Pump stations.

Hot Springs just saved over $1.28 million for its 2025 wastewater budget, but that's just the start—major construction changes are underway!

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Hot Springs approves emergency dewatering contract with Caden Industries for wastewater treatment Utilities director Monty Ledbetter secures $225,000 for urgent dewatering services at Davidson Drive.

Hot Springs is taking swift action to address critical capacity issues at the Davidson Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant, approving a $225,000 emergency dewatering project to prevent potential permit violations.

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