Tahoe City Public Utility District Secures $3.15 Million In Federal Funding for Final Phase of Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) announced today that it has secured $3.15 million in federal funding to complete the final phase of the Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project, a critical investment in water system reliability and community safety for the Homewood community.
Through the leadership of Congressman Kevin Kiley and Senator Alex Padilla, TCPUD was awarded $1.25 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for Fiscal Year 2026. An additional $1.9 million grant was approved by the U.S. Forest Service through the recently re-authorized Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. Together, these funds will support long-planned upgrades to aging water infrastructure and strengthen the system’s ability to deliver reliable drinking water and support fire suppression.
“Tahoe City Public Utility District is grateful for the dedicated support of Congressman Kevin Kiley and Senator Alex Padilla, and our federal partners, including the U.S. Forest Service, in securing federal funding for critical water infrastructure within the Lake Tahoe Basin,” said Gail Scoville, TCPUD Board President. “These investments allow us to modernize aging systems, strengthen fire suppression capabilities, and deliver reliable drinking water while minimizing financial impacts to our ratepayers.”
These funding sources reflect TCPUD’s continued commitment to advancing essential infrastructure improvements in a fiscally responsible manner.
Upon completion of the fourth and final construction phase, the project will have delivered:
- 3.5 miles of new water mains, replacing undersized pipes from the 1960s
- 52 fire hydrants (32 new installations), bringing the neighborhood up to modern fire suppression standards
- Modern metering for all connections, supporting water conservation goals for both TCPUD and customers
Construction on the final phase is expected to begin in May 2026. Learn more about the project at www.tcpud.org/maddencreek.
The Tahoe City Public Utility District provides water, sewer, and recreation services within its service area. The District’s boundaries lie within Placer and El Dorado Counties, extending from Emerald Bay to Dollar Hill and along the Truckee River to the Nevada County line. For additional information, call Aaron Hussmann at 530.580.6291 or email ahussmann@tcpud.org.
