Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant feasibility study
Summary
The city must decide how to handle its Humboldt Bay wastewater discharge. Ocean outfall options cost $46-204 million and could nearly double sewer rates; bay enhancement projects are far cheaper. A draft goes to the regional board October 1.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ocean outfall options could require rate increases of up to 107% — nearly doubling sewer rates.
Ratepayers benefit if the lower-cost bay enhancement alternatives are chosen; the bay benefits from water quality projects.
Sewer ratepayers could face substantial increases under outfall options.
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