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<br />Water Treatment <br />The results oi"the water, quality study will prOvide the data needed <br />to propose a water treatment facill ty . A sedimentation pond at the intake <br />is proposed toprovi.de early withdra,ral of sediment and turbidity before <br />the water enters the system. The filter system must again be simple, <br />in operation since, in a town of Rico's size, the operator will be a <br />part-time employee 8.11d will not have time to monitor a filter on a <br />full-time basis. <br />Treated Water Storage <br />The origLnal wood stave storage tank Has replaced in 1964 with the <br />existing 100,000 gallon steel storage tank. This tank is becoming <br />corroded on the inside surface am is badly in need of resurfacing. <br />This study will explore the needs of the town of Rico for treated .rater <br />storage for now and for the future, considering fire protectj,on and <br />extended peak period demands. <br />Water Distribution <br />The worst part of the tOlm's problems is the existing distribution <br />lines that are buried too shallowly to prevent freezing during the ,,1.nter <br />months. Many lines are leaking and are too old to repair effectively, <br />The lines that are, :in need of replacement were almost all originally <br />installed in the 1880' s. The study will define the condition of all <br />distribution lines and list those that must be replaced due to inadequate <br />service or size. <br /> <br />Recommendations <br /> <br />Water Collection <br /> <br /> <br />The tOml must replace the existing collection system with an intake <br /> <br /> <br />that will eliminate blockage from icing conditions and debris. The intake <br /> <br /> <br />must also be easy to ,operate and maintain. The intake must be d'3signed <br />