Strategic Goal #5

Lift Station 1

Issue

Lift Station 1 currently receives wastewater flow from 305 homes and the Village Country Club.  Two new developments will contribute additional wastewater to this lift station:  Clubhouse Estates, APN 097-371-008 (52 Single Family Equivalents); and Ebberts, APN 097-371-091 (55 Single Family Equivalents).

Penfield & Smith performed a capacity study in April 2005, which determined the existing pumps can handle the increased wastewater flow from the two additional developments; however the volume of the wet well needs to be increased from 1,034 gallons to 3,556 gallons.  This capacity increase would allow for a one-hour response time in the event of pump failure and would reduce cycling times for the pumps.  Penfield & Smith also recommended further investigation into suspected infiltration in the wastewater line above and serving this lift station.

Goal

Increase the capacity of Lift Station #1 to accommodate future development.

Strategy

1.      Investigate suspected infiltration in wastewater line that feeds into this lift station and consider making repairs or modifications.

2.      Determine how the County Housing Element and potential rezoning of the remaining undeveloped properties may affect the capacity at Lift Station 1.

3.      Complete upgrades prior to or in conjunction with new development.

4.      Require developers to pay respective costs for upgrades.

5.      Water/Wastewater Committee to review this project.

Cost   (Capital Budget)

The estimated cost to increase the capacity of the lift station is $30,000.

These expenses will be funded by wastewater reserve funds.

No impact to monthly water rates.

No impact to monthly sewer rates.

Development impact is 75%.