Mayberry Ranch Estates River Water Quality Improvement Project

Project Sponsor: Washoe County Department of Water Resources
Grant amount: $229,500
Organization Match: $895,163.91 (cash)
Funding date: July 2008
Grant # 44

This project involves the conversion of septic systems in the Mayberry Ranch Estates to the community sewer system. The cash match will be provided via connection fees collected by the County. Customers who convert will sign letters of intent to convert within a one year time frame

TMWA Benefit
TMWA benefits from by improving protection of Truckee River and groundwater quality. The subdivision is in close proximity to the Truckee River and many of the existing septic systems are failing, thereby jeopardizing the Truckee River and the groundwater resource.