Council clears path for future wastewater plant

A land purchase authorized by City Council earlier this month has been designated as the site of Elgin’s next major infrastructure upgrade. 

About 38 acres at 18706 Litig Road, west of the city, will be used for the construction of a future wastewater treatment facility. According to Public Works Director Michael Gonzalez, the project is essential to meet the demands of a fast-growing utility service area that spans nearly 33,000 acres—more than six times the size of Elgin’s city limits.

“As the city continues to grow, the infrastructure has to grow with it,” Gonzalez said. “City staff are constantly discussing how best to serve the needs of customers in the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity service area.”