Project Sponsor
Santa-Fernwood Water and Sewer District
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to construct a reclaimed water system in the communities of Santa and Fernwood, Idaho, to decrease nutrient loads in Coeur d’Alene Lake. The project is jointly managed by the Fernwood Water and Sewer District and Santa Water and Sewer District and will involve acquiring land and constructing a water system, which will provide reclaimed water for agricultural/silvicultural purposes.
Funding
This project was awarded $7.01 million from Governor Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.
Status
Land has been acquired for the reuse portion of this project. The water reuse system is still in the preliminary design phase.
Outcome
This project is expected to reduce phosphorus loads to Coeur d’Alene Lake by approximately 660 pounds annually.
