Strategic Goal #8

80,000-Gallon Tank (Site 1)

Issue

Ebberts installed an 80,000-gallon tank at Site 1 in 1984.  The District disconnected this tank in 1996 and it has been empty since.  It is not plumbed properly and it would require some repairs and modifications before it could be put into use again.  The tank may be of use for the water quality improvement project.

Goal

Determine a beneficial use for the 80,000-gallon tank or eliminate it.

Strategy

1.      Hire a consultant to evaluate the condition of the tank and determine what maintenance and repairs are needed to place it back into operation.

2.      Consider using the tank in support of the water quality improvement project and for any other purposes.

3.      Eliminate the tank if there are excessive maintenance and repair costs and there are no beneficial uses.

4.      Water/Wastewater Committee to review this project.

Cost   (Operating Budget)

Estimated cost to evaluate the tank is $1,500 and funded by water rates.

Estimated cost to refurbish the tank (inside and out) is $80,000.

Impact to monthly water rates is negligible.

No impact to monthly sewer rates.

Development impact is 0%.