Department of Public Department of Public WorksWorks

Franklin’s WaterFranklin’s WaterWhere we were, Where we are, Where we are goingWhere we were, Where we are, Where we are going

July 2009July 2009

OverviewOverview

Budget Budget Distribution SystemDistribution System TreatmentTreatment Testing RequirementsTesting Requirements DEP PermittingDEP Permitting ImprovementsImprovements Goals and PlansGoals and Plans

BudgetBudget

Enterprise FundEnterprise Fund FY 2010 – $4,950,000FY 2010 – $4,950,000 Personnel, Expenses, Equipment, DebtPersonnel, Expenses, Equipment, Debt 14 Full Time Employees14 Full Time Employees FactorsFactors

Inflation Inflation (since 2002)(since 2002)

• Treatment Chemicals +178% Treatment Chemicals +178% • Electricity +76% Electricity +76% • Increased Regulatory DemandsIncreased Regulatory Demands

Distribution SystemDistribution System

6 Storage Tanks (11.52 MG)6 Storage Tanks (11.52 MG) 8 Booster Pump Stations8 Booster Pump Stations 10 Wells10 Wells 158 Miles of Water Pipe158 Miles of Water Pipe 1700 Hydrants1700 Hydrants 3300 Main Gates3300 Main Gates 9700 Service Connections9700 Service Connections 998,646,000 Gallons Pumped998,646,000 Gallons Pumped

TreatmentTreatment

Potassium Hydroxide – Potassium Hydroxide – for pH regulation and for pH regulation and corrosion controlcorrosion control

Fluoride – Fluoride – for teeth and bonesfor teeth and bones

Chlorine – Chlorine – for water qualityfor water quality

Sodium Hexametaphosphate – Sodium Hexametaphosphate – to aid in Iron to aid in Iron and Manganese controland Manganese control

Ozone / Ultrafiltration – Ozone / Ultrafiltration – for Iron and Manganese for Iron and Manganese control control (Wells 1&2 Only)(Wells 1&2 Only)

Increase in Testing RequirementsIncrease in Testing Requirements

YearYear Number of tests performedNumber of tests performed CostCost

20022002 126126 $10,000$10,000

20082008 676676 $55,000*$55,000*

* Does not include additional man hours to administer testing

DEP PermittingDEP Permitting Reduced Withdrawal Amount Reduced Withdrawal Amount

• Old Permit – 4.1 MGDOld Permit – 4.1 MGD• New Permit – 3.64 MGDNew Permit – 3.64 MGD

65 / 10 Requirements65 / 10 Requirements• 65 Residential GPD65 Residential GPD• 10% Accounted for Water Loss10% Accounted for Water Loss

Increased Conservation EffortsIncreased Conservation Efforts• Seasonal Water RestrictionsSeasonal Water Restrictions

ResultsResults Reduction in pumping amountsReduction in pumping amounts

• 2001 – 3.1 MGD2001 – 3.1 MGD• 2009 – 2.7 MGD2009 – 2.7 MGD

Reduced Consumption = Reduced RevenueReduced Consumption = Reduced Revenue

ImprovementsImprovements 20/20 Plan was implemented by Town Council for water system 20/20 Plan was implemented by Town Council for water system

improvements – 10Mimprovements – 10M

New Water Treatment FacilityNew Water Treatment Facility Treats 1/3 of water pumped daily Treats 1/3 of water pumped daily (on average)(on average)

Replaced over 15 miles of water mainReplaced over 15 miles of water main Replacement of antiquated Cast Iron / Asbestos Cement pipeReplacement of antiquated Cast Iron / Asbestos Cement pipe

• (60-80+ years old)(60-80+ years old) Improved Water QualityImproved Water Quality Reduced service interruptionsReduced service interruptions Improved Fire Flow pressure ratesImproved Fire Flow pressure rates

Meter Replacement ProgramMeter Replacement Program 90% Residential Replacement – 100% Automation90% Residential Replacement – 100% Automation 100% Commercial Replacement100% Commercial Replacement

Renovation of Existing WellsRenovation of Existing Wells

Goals and PlansGoals and Plans

Continued Water Main ReplacementContinued Water Main Replacement Emmons & Main StreetsEmmons & Main Streets Sahlin CircleSahlin Circle Lincoln Street (multiple phases)Lincoln Street (multiple phases)

Life-Cycle Repairs and Renovations for Wells 3,7,8Life-Cycle Repairs and Renovations for Wells 3,7,8 Permitting for and approval for Well #12Permitting for and approval for Well #12

Improved Watershed ManagementImproved Watershed Management System balancingSystem balancing

Renew FIP Water TankRenew FIP Water Tank Continued water conservation, efficiency and public Continued water conservation, efficiency and public

awareness effortsawareness efforts