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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />The present wells are delivering approximately 80% of their rated <br />capacity or 136 gallons per minute. It does not appear practical to <br />try to improve or restore the wells to their rated capacity. <br /> <br />The Town has experienced high maintenance and operation costs <br />from the deep wells and required equipment. The well house, chlorination <br />equipment and appurtenances at the wells are generally in poor shape <br />and in need of improvements. <br /> <br />The water distribution system within the Town contains many undersized <br />and old deteriorating cast iron and galvanized steel or plastic mains. <br />The newer mains which have been installed are asbestos cement and <br />generally are in good shape. Due to the lack of adequate valving and <br />hydrants on the system, servicing and operation of the distribution <br />system is severely limited. Several areas experience low pressure <br />because of the undersized water mains and lack of looped system facilities. <br /> <br /> <br />The treated water storage consists of two tanks. One 25,000 gallon <br />pedestal sphere was constructed in 1951. A 200,000 gallon ground storage <br />tank with a cone roof was constructed in 1971. The overflow piping of <br />both tanks is set at approximately 70 feet above their base at ground <br />level: Each of these tanks is in need of maintenance and repair. In <br />addition, improvements are needed to meet the Occupational Safety and <br />Health Act Standards. Additional storage is required to take maximum <br />advantage of the limited supply, and to allow for fire protection and <br />emergency storage for the Town. <br /> <br />There are no master meters on the well heads or individual meters within <br />the Town to allow recording of usage, output of the wells, or the <br />establishment of records to determine operation and maintenance needs <br />throughout the system. The Town does not own any major maintenance <br />equipment for maintaining or installing ne~1 facilities. The Tm'ln <br />normally contracts for these services with local contractors. The Town does <br />have a water superintendent to assist in the maintenance and operation <br />of this system. <br /> <br />II -3 <br />