Shoshone Municipal Pipeline

This project consisted of removing 2.5 miles of treated water transmission line from WYDOT right-of-way and relocating it onto private land. This project was required by WYDOT to accommodate the expansion of US Highway 14A from two lanes to five lanes. The project was awarded to Garney Wyoming, Inc., of Chugwater, Wyoming on August 15, 2011. The project was complete on August 1, 2012.

Control Systems (SCADA) Improvements Project, Phase I

This is the first phase of upgrading the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system at the water treatment plant. This project was awarded to Browns Hill Engineering & Controls LLC of Littleton, Colorado, on April 9, 2012. The project was complete on October 31, 2012.

Byron Tank Recoating Project

This project consisted of repainting the elevated storage tank in the Town of Byron. The tank was originally constructed and painted in 1990. The project was awarded to Classic Protective Costings of Menomonie, Wisconsin on May 14, 2012. The project was complete on November 11, 2012.

Shoshone Municipal Pipeline News

Frannie Tank Recoating Project

This project consisted of repainting the elevated storage tank in the Town of Frannie. The tank was originally constructed and painted in 1990. The project was awarded to L.F.W. Sandblasting & Painting, Inc., of Plattsmouth, Nebraska on March 9, 2009. The project was complete on October 30, 2009.

On-site Chlorine Generation (Sodium Hypochlorite)

In 2009, Shoshone Municipal Pipeline (SMP) implemented a $650,000 upgrade to a safer method of disinfecting water. Instead of using gas chlorine, SMP will use salt to produce a sodium hypochlorite solution for the disinfection process. Sodium hypochlorite is a "weak bleach" solution that is 5 times weaker than household bleach but still potent enough to disinfect water. The reason for this change is safety. The equipment for the project was provided by MIOX Corporation of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the equipment was installed by Basin Mechanical, Inc. of Cody, Wyoming.

Boiler Replacement Project

This project was awarded to Rawhide Mechanical on August 8, 2013. Engineering was done by Con'eer Engineering. Work will begin on September 13th, 2013. Anticipated completion is December, 2013.

FY-2015 SMP Rate Increases

Shoshone Municipal Pipeline (SMP) will increase the monthly tap equivalent fee by $1.00 per tap equivalent, from $9.00 per tap equivalent per month to $10.00 per tap equivalent per month. This increase becomes effective July 1, 2014.

This is the first increase in rates or fees since July 1, 2009 and only the third increase since SMP began delivering water in October of 1991. The wholesale water rate of $1.34 per thousand gallons will not change.

The increase is necessary due to the expense of increased operating costs and upcoming projects including the completion of a total SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system upgrade at the water treatment plant and both raw water pumping stations and the replacement of valve actuators on all of the filters at the water treatment plant. The estimated cost of these two projects is just over 1.3 million dollars.

The increase affects customers served by the municipalities of Cody, Powell, Bryon, Lovell, Deaver and Frannie and the Northwest Rural Water District. If anyone has questions concerning their water rates or tap equivalent fees, you are welcome to call your local water department or call Shoshone Municipal Pipeline at 307-527-6492.

FY-2016 SMP Budget

For a printable copy of the SMP's FY-2016 budget, please click here: SMP FY-2016 Budget

March 19, 2015 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

SMP STAFF

Back Row, L-R:

Susanne Swearingen (Administrative Assistant), Craig Barsness (Manager), Dave Egan (Operator), Dave Midthun (Chief Plant Operator)

Front Row, L-R:

Dexter Woodis (Chief Pipeline Operator), Steve Weaver (Operator), Earl Edwards (Operator)

August 5, 2015 | Press Release | FY-2016 SMP Board Officer Elections

March 24, 2016 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

We regret to announce the passing of our former Manager,

Lowell Anderson, who served Shoshone Municipal Pipeline

until his retirement in 2008. His obituary may be found

using the following link:

http://www.thedavisfuneralhome.com/obit.aspx?I=2596

November 1, 2017 | Passing of Lowell Ray Anderson

The Pipeline Relocation Project near the Oasis Junction in Lovell is now complete. SMP relocated 6,200 feet of treated water transmission pipeline, including crossing the Shoshone River. Wilson Brothers Construction, Cowley, was the general contractor.

They did an outstanding job on the project, despite numerous challenges.

2016-2018 | Pipeline Relocation II Project | Lovell, Wyoming

March 21, 2019 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

March 19, 2020 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

We regret to inform our customers and friends of the passing of our

longtime board member, Jim Hillberry, of Powell. Mr. Hillberry

served on our board from July 2010 until his passing.

Powell Tribune: Longtime board member dies in Tuesday accident

FY-2021 SMP Budget

July 23, 2020 | Passing of Longtime Board Member Jim Hillberry

Click here to read the PRESS RELEASE

March 18, 2021 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

March 24, 2022 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

March 2024 | Cody Enterprise Progress Edition

June 27, 2024 | Passing of Longtime Board Member Jim Mentock

We regret to inform our customers and friends of the unexpected passing of our longtime board member, Jim Mentock, of Cody. Mr. Mentock diligently served on our board from June 10, 2003 until his passing. He will be greatly missed by all SMP employees and fellow board members. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna, of 46 years.

Services are pending with Ballard Funeral Home

June 21, 2024 | Retirement of Longtime Water Operator Steve Weaver

After 24 years of dedicated service to SMP, Steve Weaver has officially retired. We will all miss his contributions to keep SMP running smoothly. Happy Retirement Steve! May the years ahead be filled with new endeavors and happy adventures.

February 28, 2024 | Retirement of SMP Manager Craig Barsness

Craig Barsness has been with SMP since the beginning starting as the Chief Plant Operator and ending as the Manager. Retirement comes after 33 years full of hard work and dedication to SMP as a whole. Cheers to the next adventure. Happy Retirement Craig!