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BRESCOMPLETE

Project Description

The B Reservoir receives drinking water directly from the district’s treatment plant; water is then distributed throughout the district. This reservoir was damaged during the 2018 Camp Fire. The reservoir’s level fluctuated with customer usage needs; its capacity was 3 million gallons.

The District replaced the damaged reservoir with concrete or steel tank(s). Delivery pipeline improvements as well as upgrading the hydraulic system increased efficiency of water delivery.

The planning process included a comprehensive study of storage capacities within the District. The project design includes significant hydraulic and pipeline work to ensure more water is available for fighting fires.
 
Although the reservoir was damaged in the 2018 fire, FEMA denied the majority of our claim. They would fund only the restoral of the vinyl-covered reservoir. However, as this design is subject to damage in a fire, the district opted to rebuild the tanks with a resilient design. The ASADRA fund through the Department of Water Resources approved our request for funding for this project.

Spending Plan

 Project Phase Previous Fiscal Year Expenses  Fiscal Year 15/16  Fiscal Year 18/19  Fiscal Year 18/19  Fiscal Year 22/23  Fiscal Year 23/24 Total
 Design/ Management  -   -   $509,000   -  $815,000  $242,401  $1,566,401
 Construction  -   -   -   -  $6,960,688 $2,099,759 $9,060,447
 Total - - $509,000 - $7,775,688 $2,342,160 $10,626,848

Project Manager

  • Blaine Allen, District Engineer, Waterworks Engineering, Sheila Craft

Funding Source

  • California State Water Resources Board, FEMA, Insurance

Project Status

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PID's board considered these alternatives:

Option 1—Replacing the B Reservoir cover and liner only.
Option 2—Replace the reservoir with two steel tanks, increasing storage capacity and capacity for fire flow demand. Additional improvements include revamping system hydraulics and building a pump station for a new pipeline from the treatment plant to the distribution system.
Option 3— Replace the reservoir with a concrete tank,increasing storage capacity and capacity for fire flow demand. Additional improvements include revamping system hydraulics and building a pump station for a new pipeline from the treatment plant to the distribution system.

PID’s board voted to pursue Option 2 (saving funds on project development) and authorizing the project design.

 

Benefits to PID and its Customers

Increased water capacity, better water flow during fire emergencies, less vulnerability to security and water contamination issues.

Anticipated Project Timeline

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Concept Approval
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Planning
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Design
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Construction
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Completion
July 2017 July 2017 - Nov. 2022 Dec. 2017 - Oct. 2018 2023 - 2024 2024
 

 

Project details updated March 2024

 

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