Current Projects within the Distrcit

The Byers Water and Sanitation District is making significant infrastructure improvements to enhance the community’s water system. This project, valued at approximately $4.5 million, has been largely funded through grants, with the district responsible for only about $600,000. By securing this funding, the district is able to make these essential improvements without placing a financial burden on residents, helping to keep water bill prices stable. These upgrades will benefit the entire community by improving infrastructure reliability, enhancing water availability, and ensuring a more efficient and resilient water system for years to come.

Below, we have also attached the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Byers Water and Sanitation District wastewater treatment plant. You can click the link to download the RFQ document. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

The Byers Water and Sanitation District is dedicated to improving the community’s water infrastructure and has partnered with Global Underground Corporation to enhance our water system. Together, we are installing new valves in existing pipes to allow for more localized shut-off areas in cases of leaks, repairs, or emergencies, minimizing disruptions to service. Additionally, we are upgrading the system with a new 12-inch water main to support future residential and commercial growth by increasing system capacity and reliability. A larger pipe main allows for a greater volume of fluid to flow through it at a time, meaning it can handle a higher demand for water or other liquids without experiencing significant pressure drops, particularly when multiple fixtures are used simultaneously. This upgrade will also provide better water quality, reduce maintenance issues, and strengthen the town’s infrastructure for long-term sustainability.

As part of this upgrade, Global Underground is currently working near the highway, where they are digging a bore pit in preparation for installing the new 12-inch pipe beneath I-70. Using a specialized drilling method called boring, they will create an underground pathway for the pipe, allowing installation without disrupting highway traffic. While this work may cause temporary construction activity in the area, it is a critical step in strengthening our water system’s reliability and efficiency. We appreciate your patience and support as we continue making improvements for the long-term sustainability of our community’s infrastructure.

We are also working with Swedish Industrial to restore and modernize our water tanks. These upgrades include removing and repairing rust damage, reinforcing structural integrity, redoing ceilings, repainting, and more.  

Tanks 1 and 2 are both finished and back online, fully operational. However, Tank 3 has nine holes along with several patches that are peeling off, and there are signs of rust and erosion inside the tank. Swedish Industrial has proposed washing and sandblasting Tank 3 to remove the rust before patching the holes and recoating the interior to restore its integrity and functionality. These projects reflect our commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient water services to the Byers community.