Carollo Engineers has been selected to provide construction management services for a $200 million water purification and reuse facility in northern Nevada, marking a major step forward in the region’s long-term water sustainability strategy.
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The Advanced Purified Water Facility, to be built north of Reno, will be the first project of its kind in the state. The initiative is being led by OneWater Nevada, a partnership between the city of Reno and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority.
Once completed, the facility is expected to create a drought-resilient water supply while reducing reclaimed water discharge into Swan Lake by up to 2 million gallons per day. The project will also enhance overall water quality in the region, according to project officials.
The $200 million project reflects growing investment in water infrastructure across the U.S. Southwest, where climate pressures and population growth are straining existing resources. Carollo Engineers, based in Walnut Creek, California, will oversee construction management services including resident engineering, quality assurance and contract administration across multiple project components.
“This groundbreaking project represents a significant milestone in long-term regional water sustainability and security,” said Keith Corcoran, vice president at Carollo Engineers. “Our team is committed to delivering expert construction oversight to facilitate completion of this critical initiative.”
In addition to the main purification facility, the project scope includes upgrades to the Reno-Stead Water Reclamation Facility, as well as the construction of an export pump station, conveyance pipelines, finished water storage tanks and a system of injection, monitoring and extraction wells.
Plans also call for a potable water pipeline that will connect to the regional water system in the future, expanding distribution capabilities for treated water.
Construction is expected to begin this summer and continue through November 2028. The project comes at a time when water scarcity is becoming an increasingly urgent issue across the Southwest, driven by climate change and increased demand.
Large-scale industrial developments, including data centers and semiconductor manufacturing facilities, are adding to the pressure. These operations are known for high water consumption, with some data centers using up to 5 million gallons of water per day.
As a result, investment in water reuse and purification systems has become a priority for both public agencies and private developers. Industry players such as AECOM, Zachry Construction and Jacobs have also expanded their presence in the water infrastructure sector.
The need for improved infrastructure has been underscored by low grades assigned to U.S. water systems in recent evaluations by the American Society of Civil Engineers, signaling significant opportunities for investment and modernization.
As Nevada advances its first water reuse facility, the project is expected to serve as a model for future efforts to address water scarcity while supporting continued economic and population growth in the region.
Originally reported by Matthew Thibault, Reporter in Construction Dive.
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