Carollo Selected for Construction Management on Nevada’s First Water Reuse Facility

RENO, NV — Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management services for the Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF), a $200 million project aimed at expanding water supply and reuse in northern Nevada.

The project is part of OneWater Nevada, a regional effort led by TMWA and the City of Reno to address long-term water availability and system reliability.

Multi-Site Project Includes Treatment Plant and Distribution Infrastructure

The APWF project includes construction of a new advanced treatment facility, along with upgrades to the existing Reno-Stead Water Reclamation Facility and installation of supporting infrastructure.

Work will span multiple components, including pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks and aquifer injection and monitoring wells. A future potable water connection is also planned.

For contractors, the scope reflects a complex, multi-phase build requiring coordination across civil, mechanical and utility systems.

Construction Management to Oversee Quality and Coordination

Carollo, supported by DOWL, will handle construction management responsibilities including resident engineering, quality control and contract administration.

The role will focus on coordinating work across multiple sites and maintaining schedule and performance targets through the anticipated 2028 completion.

Once complete, the facility will produce advanced treated water for aquifer recharge and agricultural use, creating a more drought-resistant supply for the region.

The system is also expected to reduce reclaimed water discharge into Swan Lake by up to 2 million gallons per day, addressing both capacity and environmental concerns.

Advanced Treatment Process Avoids Reverse Osmosis

The facility will use an ozone and biological carbon filtration process, followed by granular activated carbon and UV treatment.

Compared to reverse osmosis systems, this approach reduces energy use and avoids brine waste, while still meeting state requirements for high-quality recycled water.

Construction Timeline Extends Through 2028

Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026, with completion targeted for November 2028.

Given the scale and technical requirements, the project represents a long-term opportunity for contractors involved in water, wastewater and utility infrastructure work.

To learn more, visit www.carollo.com.