Montezuma Water Company

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The Comprehensive Plan is broken into 3 categories Source of Supply, Transmission and Distribution, and General and Administrative.

Source of Supply relates to water treatment. Montezuma Water Company has a relatively new plant (1998) with the capacity of 4 mgd.

The water source is McPhee Reservoir that is fed by the Dolores River. MWC has 14 cfs of water rights with 10 cfs stored in Ground Hog Reservoir. MWC also has 3 wells that are used for backup or emergency that are located in Lost Canyon. The WTP located on County Rd T uses the ACTIFLO process for coagulation and sedimentation, multi-media filtration, pre-disinfectant is chlorine dioxide, and post-disinfectant is chlorine gas.

MWC currently serves approximately 3750 members in three counties in Southwest Colorado. MWC has approximately 1,833,327 feet of mainlines ranging from 1.25” to 12”.

Enclosed is a copy of the plan for Source of Supply, Transmission and Distribution, and General and Administrative.

SOURCE AND SUPPLY

2003

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION - Project #1-B-0-03

SCADA project. Installation of RTU at Tank #5, and two metering sites.

► HIGH SERVICE PUMP UPGRADE Project # 1-A-6-03

Add additional High Service pumping capacity – add VFD Pump 400-gpm –Includes new 700-gpm constant speed pump.

► BACKWASH POND RETURN- Project # 1-D-6-03

Installation of equipment to control and monitor backwash water- Installation of VFD pump to work with plant flow.

► CHLORINE DIOXIDE MONITOR Project # 1-G-6-03

Alarm system to alert operators of any changes in the operation of chlorine dioxide system.

► MISCELLANEOUS-

Includes plant tools, lab equipment and supplies and miscellaneous equipment

2004

► FILTER #1 REHABILITATION- Project # 1-F-6-04

Sandblast, paint and replace media in Filter #1, add air scourer to improve backwash process

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION - Project # 1-S-0-04

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at Tank #3, and two metering sites.

► DRYING POND REHABILITATION/UPGRADE Project # 1-A-6-04

Construct larger capacity pond to the south of the existing drying pond. This pond will be utilized mainly during the time period that existing ponds are cleaned.

► MISCELLANEOUS-

Includes plant tools, lab equipment and supplies and miscellaneous equipment.

2005

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION - Project # 1-S-0-05

SCADA project. Installation of RTU at Tank #6, and two metering sites installed.

► FILTER #2 REHABILITATION Project # 1-F-6-05

Sandblast, paint and replace media in Filter #2, add air scourer to improve backwash process.

► REHABILITATION OF TANK #6 Project # 1-T-4-05

Tank # 6 was taken out of service in 2002 and inspected. The tank will be sandblasted on the interior and pressure washed on the exterior, both will be painted and cathodic protection installed.

► MISCELLANEOUS-

Includes plant tools, lab equipment and supplies and miscellaneous equipment.

2006

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION - Project # 1-S-0-06

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at Tank #2 and two metering sites.

► RELOCATION OF TANK #4 Project # 1-A-9-06

Move Tank #4 to Dove Creek Project – Rd 14 just north of Rd M. This will utilize the 100,000-gallon capacity and allow storage for pump station.

► REHABILITATION OF RAW WATER PUMP #1 Project # 1-B-6-06

The raw water pumps have had no maintenance since installation in 1985. A new VFD was installed during the plant upgrade in 1998.

► MISCELLANEOUS-

Includes plant tools, lab equipment and supplies and miscellaneous equipment.

2007

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION - Project # 1-S-0-07

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at Tank #8 and 2 metering sites each to monitor flow, usage etc.

► REHABILITATION OF TANK #7 Project # 1-A-1-07

Tank #7 cleaned and painted exterior in 2002. The tank will be sandblasted on the interior, painted and cathodic protection installed.

► RELOCATION OF PUMP STATION YELLOW JACKET & DOVE CREEK Project # 1-B-9-07

The old Dove Creek pump station was moved to Yellow Jacket in 2000 due to capacity of the station. A new pump station with larger capacity was installed at the Dove Creek site to meet demand. The Yellow Jacket pump station (old DC pump) would once again be relocated at the DC site and the existing DC pump station would be relocated to Tank #4 site on Rd M & Rd 15. Yellow Jacket pump station would be in place for a back up to the DC system only.

► MISCELLANEOUS-

Includes plant tools, lab equipment and supplies and miscellaneous equipment.

2008

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION -- Project # 1-S-0-08

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at Tank #9 and 2 metering sites.

► REHABILITATION OF RAW WATER PUMP #2 Project # 1-R-6-08

The raw water pumps have had no maintenance since installation in 1985. A new VFD was installed during the plant upgrade in 1998, #1 PUMP – 2006.

► MISCELLANEOUS-

Includes plant tools, lab equipment and supplies and miscellaneous equipment.

2009

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION -- Project # 1-S-0-09

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at 3 metering sites.

► REHABILITATION OF TANK #5 Project # 1-T-5-09

Inspect, pressure clean the exterior, sandblast the interior, paint both and install cathodic protection.

► REHABILITATION OF BACKWASH PUMPS Project # 1-G-6-09

These pumps do not see a lot of use, we would take one at a time off line and inspect, then perform necessary maintenance.

2010

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION -- Project # 1-S-0-10

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at 3 metering sites.

► FILTER #3 REHABILIATION Project # 1-F-6-10

Paint and replace media in Filter #3-Preventative maintenance.

► TANK #8 INSPECTION-CATHODIC PROTECTION Project # 1-B-9-10

Inspect tank, clean and install cathodic protection.

► REHABILITATION OF RAW WATER PUMP #3 Project # 1-H-6-10

The raw water pumps have had no maintenance since installation in 1985. A new VFD was installed during the plant upgrade in 1998.

2011

► SCADA-SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION -- Project # 1-S-0-11

SCADA project. Installation of RTUs at 3 metering sites – completion of SCADA Project.

► FILTER #4 REHABILITATION Project # 1-F-6-11

Paint and replace media in Filter #4-Preventative maintenance.

2012

► ENGINEERING WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE STUDY Project # 1-E-6-12

The WTP was upgraded in 1998 to 4-mgd plant. Study plant upgrade for more capacity.

► TANK #9 INSPECTION-CATHODIC PROTECTION Project # 1-T-9-12

Inspect tank, clean and install cathodic protection.

2013

► TANK #11 INSPECTION Project # 1-A-6-13

Inspect and clean, repairs.

TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

2003

► DOVE CREEK FEED #6- 12” RD 18/CC TO RD 16/DD

Continuation of project to remove stress of line on Highway 666 and getting MWC water to DC area. $17.42 per foot- Estimated 15,000 feet

► CEDAR MESA FEED #4-RD P (RD 32.4) TO RD M & RD 34-

A continuation of the 8” line to feed the Cedar Mesa Tank. Estimated 15,000 feet - $10.75 per foot

► CORTEZ FEED/ERTEL

A casing pipe has been installed under Rd M prior to Montezuma County Road Department doing their work on RD M. The 6” line at the LDS Chapel is more beneficial for MWC if it ties to the 6” line that was installed in 2001 near Keenan Ertel’s on Rd 26. Approximately 5000 Feet- $6.84 per foot.

► LEAVELL DRAW-HWY 184/Rd 23.5 SOUTH

This was discussed last year and we are looking at easement rather than following the county road due to narrow ROW. This will open up the red-lined area due to small line sizes in the area.

► HIGHLINE FEED-LAVERDE ESTATES TO RD H

This is a fix for the red line area on Rd H east of Rd 27. This area has a 3 inch line feeding a 2” line- 14 taps will be removed from the current feed and velocities will be reduced.

2004

► DOVE CREEK FEED #7- 12” - RD 16/DD NORTH TO RD S

Continuation of project to remove stress of line on Highway 666 and getting MWC water to DC area. $17.42 per foot- Estimated 15,000 feet.

► CEDAR MESA FEED #5- RD 34 SOUTH TO SRWD METER

A continuation of the 8” line to feed the Cedar Mesa Tank. Estimated 15,000 feet - $10.75 per foot.

► ARRIOLA FEED- RD 24 TO RD 23- NORTH ON RD 23

Extended the 6” mainline along Rd S- replace old 2” main- Rd 23 North and cross canal and tie to existing 2”.

► SPRING CANYON FEED

Extend 4” main from Hattaway extension south and loop line back to 4” that feeds Spring Canyon that is currently fed with 2”.

2005

► CEDAR MESA FEED #6- RD 34 SRWD METER TO HIGHWAY 160

A continuation of the 8” line to feed the Cedar Mesa Tank. Estimated 15,000 feet - $10.75 per foot.

► DOVE CREEK FEED #8- 12” - RD 16 TO RD R- WEST TO RD 14

Tie in DC Feed Project to existing DC Phase II Project - Estimated 15,000 feet

► HILLTOP EXTENSION 12”

Extend 12” mainline from McClellan’s Hilltop Subdivision thru Oscar Hamilton property to USFS/Williams Pipeline easement.

► RD L RD 24 TO RD 23

Loop the line on Rd L .

2006

► 160 EAST FEED- RD 34 TO STATE PARK

Install new 6” mainline along Hwy 160 to eliminate the use of MRWC carriage on their 3” mainline.

► RD L- LOOP RD 22 TO RD L

This line has never been looped due to the rock creating two dead end lines, this project will eliminate the dead end lines.

► RD 28 LINE EXTENSION

The Goode/Watkins development will bring water south from Hwy 184 to their development and MWC will continue the line south and tie to Rd 28. This extension will eliminate the low pressure that now exists on Rd 28.

► HWY 145- RD R SOUTH TO RD P

Extend the 12” gravity line down Hwy 145 from Rd R to Rd P. This project will take more gravity water to high-density area around the city of Cortez.

2007

► HILLTOP EXTENSION- McCLELLAN THRU OSCAR HAMILTON’S

The continuation of the 12” that replaces the 8” line that feeds north to DC.

► RD P / HWY 145 TO RD 26

Extend the 12” gravity line west on Rd P to Rd 26. This project will take more gravity water to the high-density area around the city of Cortez.

► POPLIN / RD 22 TO RD W

The 3” mainline was extended by Mike Poplin in 2003 – MWC will complete the 3” line down Rd 22 and tie to the existing line on W to create a loop and remove the dead end lines.

2008

► HWY 184 BACK TO RD 27

Install new 12” line that ties to the 12” at Hilltop and install along Hwy 184 that will assist the existing 8”. This line feeds the system north.

► RD 26/RD P SOUTH TO RD N

Extend the 12” gravity line south on Rd 26 to Rd N. This project will take more gravity water to the high-density area around the city of Cortez.

► HWY 160 – BETHAL CHURCH TO FAIRGROUNDS

Install new line from the existing line on Hwy 160 to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. This completes the loop started from Hwy 184 that allows MWC to route water in an additional supply for the south valley if needed.

2009

► RD 2O NORTH OF HWY 666

Replace the existing 1-1/4” mainline along Rd 20.

► HWY 184-REPLACE MORTAR STEEL LINE

Install new 12” line to replace the old 8” steel mortar line pipe along Hwy 184.

► RD 23-SOUTH OF RD X

Replace the 1-1/4” mainline along Rd 23 south with new 4” mainline.

2010

► HWY 666- HWY 184 TO RD W

Replace the 6” steel mortar line along Hwy 666 to Rd 21 north to Rd W.

► RD N- RD 22 TO RD 21

Install 4” mainline from existing 4” on Rd N west to Rd 21- loops system.

► RD 22- SOUTH FROM RD P TO RD N

Install new 4” mainline along Rd 22 from Rd P to Rd N to replace existing 1-1/4” and loop the system.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

2007

► OFFICE REMODEL

Remodel office completely by removing the garage door and add Board / Meeting room, add two (2) additional offices. Add a bathroom, add air conditioning to entire building as well as upgrading/ expanding heating system. Install drive-up window and change interior front desk area. Construct large fireproof vault that will protect past years documents. Add employee parking area in rear of building.

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