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Forest Health
Lake Tahoe EIP

2023 STPUD Bijou 1 Waterline and Fire Hydrants

Project Number
02.01.03.0021
Action Priority
Upgrade Priority Water Infrastructure to Fight Catastrophic Wildfire
Implementers
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Primary Contact
Jennifer Marshall (jmarshall@stpud.us)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2027
Community Wildfire Protection Program Upgrade Priority Water Infrastructure to Fight Catastrophic Wildfire
This project replaces approximately 15,900 linear feet of waterlines, and install fire hydrants, water main interties, and appurtenances, in two phases. The Herbert-Walkup Waterline Replacement (Phase 1) includes the replacement of approximately 9,400 linear feet of waterline, along with the installation of 16 fire hydrants and 9 water main interties. The Bijou #1 Waterline Replacement (Phase 2) includes replacement of approximately 6,500 linear feet of waterline, along with the installation of 12 fire hydrants and 7 water main interties.

Key Accomplishments

Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
  • Vegetation Preservation
  • Wildlife
Installation of a three-valve cluster connected to existing 6” steel pipe. New 8” C900 will come into third valve. (Timing: During) (~596 KB) Credit: STPUD Installation of a three-valve cluster connected to existing 6” steel pipe. New 8” C900 will come into third valve.

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $8,563,521
(Estimated Cost: $9,000,000)
South Tahoe Public Utility D... (STPUD): $8,563,521

Photos

During
New pipe going into the Pickett neighborhood. (Timing: During) (~631 KB) Credit: STPUD
New pipe going into the Pickett neighborhood.
Compaction of the first paving lift in the Pickett neighborhood. (Timing: During) (~447 KB) Credit: STPUD
Compaction of the first paving lift in the Pickett neighborhood.
Completed fire hydrant with hydrant valve before backfill. (Timing: During) (~603 KB) Credit: STPUD
Completed fire hydrant with hydrant valve before backfill.
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Project Fact Sheet Data as of 05/08/2026