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Early summer of 2011 we completed
much needed upgrades and maintenance of our two reservoirs.
Reservoir #1 had no seismic
protection. Recently the State Department of Health strongly
recommended that we have it retro fitted for seismic protection.
Also, both reservoirs needed to
be repainted. Reservoir #1 installed in 1975 has never been
repainted and reservoir #2 installed in 1997 was also due.
Considering that replacing a
reservoir would cost between $600- 1 million dollars, rust
prevention is essential.
After draining Reservoir #1 for
the seismic retrofit work, we discovered both rust and
delaminating of the interior coating.
The Board then approved to add
blast and recoat work using a Department of Health approved
coating for the interior of reservoir #1.
The final cost of the seismic
retrofit, blast and recoat on the interior for reservoir #1 and
re-paint of both reservoirs was
$216,955.27.
Our goal in performing the proper
maintenance of these reservoirs is to extend their life for many
years and, more importantly, help ensure safe drinking water for
our community.
We
all together own the water system. It is our most important
community asset. Without safe drinking water our property values
and quality of life could plummet.
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