August 5, 2020

Taylor Jennings, P.E.Dustin Clark, P.E.Andrew SmithJohn Condino

• Project Background• Project Area• Funding• Path Forward• Questions and Answers

• Project Area Residents have expressed interest in municipal water• Reports of insufficient quantity and poor water quality of residential wells• Leads to the hassle and cost ofhauling water and/or purchasing bottled water

• Town currently has 6 existing water districts• One 135,000 gallon elevated storage tank• 2 interconnections with the Village of Sackets Harbor• 1 interconnection with the Village or Brownville• 1 interconnection with the Town/City of Watertown• 1 Booster Pump Station at Burton Road• Currently serves 687 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU)

• Approximately 12 miles of new water main, hydrants, valves and services

• 182 EDU’s• $10.5 Million Estimated Cost• Project is “Turn-Key” – Laterals to every house will be

included in project• Project will loop several areas of the Town’s System

promoting better water quality

• New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC)• WIIA Grant – 60% of Project Cost up to $3 million

• USDA Rural Development (USDA RD)• Intermediate Rate Financing and Grant (MHI

between 80% - 100% Statewide)• Grant 45% of Project Cost, 1.875% 38 year Loan

• Poverty Rate Financing and Grant (MHI below 80% Statewide)• Grant 75% of Project Cost, 1.375% 38 Year Loan

New User Costs• Annual Debt Service $450-$750• Water Usage/O&M Charge $95.00 / 10,000 gal.

(Quarterly Charge) $6.60 / 1,000 gal after• TOTAL (based on 140 gpd):

• $75 - $100 / month • $900 - $1,200 / year

EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit, represents typical single-family household

Annual Costs per EDUAnticipated Rate Schedule

Vacant parcel: $225 - $375 Annual

Support = Grants!

• Improved fire protection & homeowners insurance rates• Improved appliance and plumbing component life• Eliminate need for well pumps• Fill your 24’ diameter pool for about $30• Take a shower & flush toilets during power outages• Safe, regulated and tested water supply• Investment in our community• All for about the cost of:

5 gal. per week 2 bottles per day 140 gallons per day