Utility Issues

Two significant challenges are facing our community. One concerns our water supply and treatment system, and the second has to do with wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal.

Longview’s utility systems are critical parts of the foundation of our community, affecting our quality of life and the ability to grow and provide economic opportunities.

Tough Choices

For several years, the Longview City Council and City staff have been evaluating various potential long-term solutions for continuing to provide a safe and reliable water supply and for providing wastewater treatment to accommodate the growth that is occurring in West Longview.

Getting to the point where final decisions will be made to address these challenges has taken time because the problems are complex. There are many potential solutions to evaluate, and all of the options are expensive. To be the best possible stewards of our community’s resources, we have only one chance to “get it right” in making decisions about facilities that will serve you and Longview’s future residents, literally, for decades and generations to come.

Making such decisions doesn’t come often during the life of a community – many city councils can come and go without having to make even one. We now have the responsibility of making two within a short time span. In searching for the most costeffective answers, you can be assured that we will consider both short-term and longterm impacts.

Stay informed

The information below will help explain the nature of these projects, why they are necessary, and to give you an overview of the City’s utility systems. Beyond this material, be aware that there will be future public meetings about these projects. We encourage you to stay abreast of the process and to participate as much as you can in these discussions as we move towards final decisions.