Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Planning
Summary
The city is moving forward with engineering agreements for expanding the Hollywood and River Road wastewater treatment facilities to handle future population growth over the next five to six years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projected total costs approaching $1 billion, partially offset by state grants and low-interest loans.
Amarillo residents and future developers who need reliable wastewater capacity as the city grows toward 250,000+ residents.
Residents could be harmed by higher water bills or reduced funding for other essential city services.
Mentions & discussions (8)
COA reports 750,000-gallon wastewater spill in north Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The city of Amarillo announced that repair work is underway on a sewer main after an unauthorized discharge of 750,000 gallons of untreated wastewater in north Amarillo. COA officials said the spill at a maintenance hole...
Amarillo reservoir still not recovered through week of voluntary water conservation efforts
The Osage Water Treatment Plant on May 27, 2025. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Jo Early) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_1072-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Editor’s note: This article was writ...
City of Amarillo reports wastewater spill of 500,000 gallons, repairs underway
City of Amarillo reports wastewater spill of 500,000 gallons, repairs underway NewsChannel 10
Amarillo receives $60M for Hollywood Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
Amarillo receives $60M for Hollywood Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion NewsChannel 10
Amarillo City Council - Jul 28, 2026
The city is moving forward with engineering studies to expand the Hollywood Road and River Road wastewater plants. This is a major step toward ensuring our city's sewer capacity can keep up with growth.
Amarillo City Council - Jul 14, 2026
The city is moving forward with engineering agreements for expanding the Hollywood and River Road wastewater treatment facilities to handle future population growth over the next five to six years.
Amarillo council meets to discuss next steps with Hollywood Wastewater plant
Amarillo council meets to discuss next steps with Hollywood Wastewater plant NewsChannel 10
City of Amarillo estimates $3 billion to replace beleaguered water treatment plant
City of Amarillo estimates $3 billion to replace beleaguered water treatment plant KVII
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