Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Financing
Merced
Summary
The council approved a $50 million state loan agreement to rebuild 1970s-era aeration basins that don't meet modern seismic codes, fix UV channels and more. A hoped-for $29 million FEMA grant could drop the loan need to $32 million.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $50 million in state loan financing; a FEMA grant could trim that by $29 million.
Every resident connected to city sewer, plus ratepayers who avoid steeper financing costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — September 8, 2026
Council fixed an earlier oversight by appropriating up to $50 million in State Revolving Fund loan proceeds for wastewater treatment plant improvements.
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — May 4, 2026
The council approved a $50 million state loan agreement to rebuild 1970s-era aeration basins that don't meet modern seismic codes, fix UV channels and more. A hoped-for $29 million FEMA grant could drop the loan need to $32 million.
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