Dear Water Customer,
In November 2022, we shared that your water system (Tahoe Cedars Water System) has surpassed its useful life and is overdue for replacement. TCPUD has initiated design and permitting for the full reconstruction of the system. Specifically, the planned improvements will include:
- Replacing 15 miles of undersized and failing water mains
- Relocating 632 water service lines from backyards to the street
- Installing 97 new fire hydrants
- Installing over 1,000 residential water meters
The Tahoe Cedars Water System Master Plan illustrated the urgent need for replacement. For example, the Master Plan evaluated the number of leaks your water system experienced over 12 months, and the results were astounding. The water system experienced more than 30 times the standard leaks per 100 miles of pipe. The labor hours necessary to repair these leaks were more than 10 times the labor hours used to repair leaks for the remainder of our service area when adjusting for system size.