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Contact Report Details

PWS ID: OR41 00069
PWS Name: SUNSET WATER SYSTEM INC
 
Who Was Contacted: Janet Griffin
Contact Phone: 971-216-1460
Contact Date: 08/25/2022
Contacted By: CIVIL WEST ENGINEERS, INC (DWP)
Contact Method/Location: Field
 
Assistance Type: CIRCUIT RIDER ASSISTANCE
 
Details: Background/Problem Identification:

Sunset Water System Inc is looking for a cost estimate to apply for funding to install iron/manganese treatment on their groundwater system.

Assistance Provided:

Sunset Water System Inc (SWSI) is a small community water supply system located approximately a mile and a half northwest of the city of Aurora. SWSI provides potable water to 35 connections (approximately 140 people). During the onsite meeting with the circuit rider, Randy Diestler indicated they have had ongoing issues with iron/manganese staining residential fixtures. Below is a cost estimate for a greensand treatment system sized to serve the water system at SWSI.


Item Cost
Iron/Manganese Treatment System
- Two 30 gpm Auto Backwash Media Filters w/ greensand media $35,000
- New Booster Pump/VFD ~60 gpm $4,200
- Sodium Hypochlorite Injection System $3,500
- Meter for Flowpacing Hypochlorite $2,000
- Replumb Entire WTP $3,250
- Electrical $6,000
Arsenic Treatment System - Subtotal $53,950
Project Contingency (20%) $10,790
Design / Construction Support (20%) $10,790
Permitting Support (5%) $2,698
Arsenic Treatment System - Total $78,228

Please note that the above cost estimates are current to October 2022 and may increase substantially with inflation. SWSI may need to consider alternate options in the event that specific items may not be available due to supply chain issues.

Follow-Up Actions Needed:

The circuit rider can further assist as needed.

Technical Reports to be Prepared and Expected Timeframe:

N/A