Welcome to the latest edition of The Pipeline, Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities’ (SLCDPU) community newsletter! This month, we’re sharing exciting updates on critical infrastructure projects, sustainability leadership, and important service changes. Here’s what’s flowing in February:

A Message from Our Water Reclamation Facility Administrator

Jamey West, Administrator of Salt Lake City’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), shares insights on our efforts to replace the city’s 60-year-old wastewater treatment plant. As we enter year six of construction, we remain on track to complete the new, state-of-the-art facility by 2026. This critical project will help Salt Lake City meet stricter water quality standards while ensuring the continued safe treatment of wastewater before it returns to Great Salt Lake.

🔗 Learn more about the New WRF project here

SLCDPU’s Holly Lopez Joins the ISI Envision Review Board

We’re proud to announce that Holly Lopez, SLCDPU’s Policy & Public Affairs Director, has been appointed to the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s (ISI) Envision Review Board! Holly has been a champion for sustainability, resilience, and equity in civil infrastructure projects, and this new role reflects her commitment to advancing environmentally responsible public works.

🔗 Read more about Holly’s appointment and ISI’s mission

Project Updates: Investing in Our Community

SLCDPU is continuously working to maintain and improve Salt Lake City’s water infrastructure. This month, we’re highlighting:

🚰 Wakara Way Water Main Upgrades – Beginning February 2025, we’ll replace an aging underground water vault and portions of the existing pipeline. These improvements are essential to ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water for our community.

For updates on more projects, visit our SLCDPU construction page.

Curbside Collection Route Changes – Don’t Forget!

📢 Starting this week, Salt Lake City’s curbside collection routes for garbage, recycling, and compost are changing! If you haven’t checked your updated pickup schedule yet, now’s the time.

🔗 Find your pickup day here

Stay Connected

SLCDPU is now on LinkedIn! Find us here for the latest hiring and projects announcements.

We’re committed to keeping you informed and engaged. Follow SLCDPU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for real-time updates, conservation tips, and project news.

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