The City of Folsom is moving forward on its significant water infrastructure project designed to enhance service reliability for more than 25,000 residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial connections. The project, which includes the construction of a new 24-inch pipeline, aims to ensure the city’s water system meets both current and future demands.
The new pipeline will begin at an existing junction near East Bidwell Street and Iron Point Road, extending north toward the Water Treatment Plant on Natoma Street. To minimize neighborhood disruptions, the pipeline will follow the rail and trail shoulder along East Bidwell Street, passing through Oak Avenue Parkway and the Oak Trail Corridor.
This project is a key component in the city’s water infrastructure plan, particularly for residents north of Highway 50, while also providing additional service to the growing Folsom Plan Area (FPA). Funding for the project comes from bonding proceeds from Community Facilities District No. 18, ensuring that property owners north of Highway 50 will not bear any financial responsibility.
Preliminary work on the project began earlier this year, with fencing installations completed in January to support surveying efforts. In February, crews initiated potholing operations, a process that involves digging small test holes to assess underground utility conditions before full-scale construction begins.
Additional work includes underground utility testing, implementation of traffic control measures to minimize congestion, installation of new water utility infrastructure, and trail improvements such as grading, paving, drainage updates, and tree protection to maintain accessibility and safety.
The City of Folsom currently provides both treated and untreated water to customers and has planned this pipeline project in alignment with its Water Master Plan and Urban Water Management Plan. With ongoing development in the southern part of the city, this project is cited to enhance water service reliability and redundancy, ensuring a sustainable supply for years to come.
The city encourages residents to stay informed about the project’s progress by signing up for email updates. Community members with questions or concerns can contact the project hotline at 916-222-4824 or email WaterImprovementProject@folsom.ca.us for more information.
