Description

As part of the Wastewater Strategic Plan, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted to assess the feasibility and projected costs associated with the construction of a gravity wastewater system aimed at eliminating up to five lift stations and their associated force mains within the WWTF No. 1 service area. Following the completion of an Impact Analysis Study, Route Feasibility Study, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis, it was concluded that maintaining the existing operation and maintenance framework of the wastewater collection system would be the most cost-effective strategy over a 50-year horizon, with no elimination of lift stations. This recommendation was provided to the Woodlands MUDs and Trustees who voted in favor of replacing the Lift Station No. 5 force main in March 2026. Therefore, the approximately 8,100 linear feet of 24-inch cement mortar lined ductile iron force main conveying pressurized flow from Lift Station No. 5 to Wastewater Treatment Facility No. 1 will be replaced. This line has already failed in the past requiring replacement of small sections of pipe. Design and land acquisition for replacement of the force main had been completed but was placed on hold for the Wastewater Strategic Plan. The design will need to be reviewed and updated as necessary, and a new topographic survey completed.