The village Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is due for sludge removal and refurbishment, which should keep Danville compliant with environmental laws while also increasing capacity by improving efficiency.

Alison Low is the Selectboard lead for the WWTF and the Town Services Committee recommended implementing the engineering design.

Diagram of sludge collection ponds with covered option
Milestone Date / Target Cost Notes
Construction 2028? $2,224,600

Revolving fund available; Town portion TBD

Projection for cost of construction in 2026
Contract Plans / Bid Package July 2027
Final Plans April 2027
Town Funding Decision March 2, 2027 N/A While the utility needs this upgrade, the cost share for the Town (which benefits from having a village and School) vs. the direct users should be set at Town Meeting
Permitting and ROW Plans October 2026
Preliminary Plans September 2026
Option Refinement July 2026
Concept Design Review April 2026 Town Services Committee Recommendations – WasteWater 20250915
Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) November 15, 2024 WW Plant Upgrade PER DRAFT 20241115
Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) March 28, 2023 SOQ WWTF Upgrade DG 20230215
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