Cedar Breaks Irrigation Expansion & Reclaimed Water System Improvements, Lago Vista, TX

The City of Lago Vista is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to provide planning, design, regulatory coordination, and construction phase services for the phased expansion of the Cedar Breaks reclaimed water irrigation system. The project will support wastewater treatment plant capacity increases and evaluate potential Type I reclaimed water conversion for expanded public-use irrigation applications. The City of Lago Vista owns and operates the Cedar Breaks Effluent Disposal Area, which serves as a permitted land application site for the dispersal of treated wastewater effluent generated by the Citys wastewater treatment facilities. The effluent irrigation system is designed to distribute treated effluent in accordance with applicable Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and the Citys wastewater permit requirements. To efficiently manage treated effluent and maximize beneficial reuse, the City has implemented a reclaimed water irrigation system at Cedar Breaks. This system currently utilizes land application methods for irrigation; however, future regulatory requirements, operational efficiencies, and community needs have prompted the City to evaluate enhancements and expansion of the system. The proposed project will assess the performance and capacity of the existing irrigation infrastructure, identify improvements needed to support increased flows, and develop a phased approach to expand the system in coordination with treatment plant upgrades. Additionally, the City is exploring the feasibility of converting portions of the system to a Type I reclaimed water standard to allow for broader public-use applications, consistent with guidance from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This effort is intended to ensure regulatory compliance, promote sustainable water reuse practices, and support long-term infrastructure planning for the Citys growing population.