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PID Projects

 


EQTank

Project Description

The primary objective of the project is to replace the aging infrastructure and provide necessary redundancy to the District’s water treatment plant.  We will be replacing our existing equalizer tank with one bifurcated cast-in-place concrete tank, giving the treatment plant the ability to take a portion of the tank out of service for any cleaning or repairs and continue plant functions, such as backwashing filters and flushing clarifiers without interruption. Replacement of existing tank that needs repair/replacement. Replace a single tank with two tanks which will facilitate a possible higher capacity at the water treatment plant. Allow for the cleaning and maintenance of the tanks as one can be put offline while this work is completed.

 
 

Spending Plan Estimates

 Project Phase  Prior Years  Fiscal Year 23/24  Fiscal Year 24/25 Fiscal Year 25/26 Total
 Design / Management  -  $236,929 tbd tbd tbd
 Construction  -  $0 tbd tbd tbd
 Total - $236,929 tbd tbd tbd

Benefits to PID and its Customers

Replacement of existing tank in need of repair/replacement. Replace a single tank with two tanks which will facilitate a possible higher capacity at the water treatment plant. Allow for the cleaning and maintenance of the tanks as one can be put offline while this work is completed.

Anticipated Project Timeline

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Concept Approval
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Design
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Construction
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Completion
Complete Complete Feb 2024 June 2024-June 2025 2025

 

Project Info

 

 

Project details updated March 2024

 

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Henson

Project Description

Replace the damaged culvert at Henson Road. The project includes hazard mitigation efforts to replace the previously plastic culvert with metal for greater resiliency to future fire-related events.

 
 
 Project Phase  Prior Years  Fiscal Year 23/24  Fiscal Year 24/25 Fiscal Year 25/26 Total
 Design / Management  -  $5,000 $10,000 $5,000 $20,000
 Construction  -  $0 $0 $134,173 $134,173
 Total - $10,000 $10,000 $139,173 $154,173

Benefits to PID and its Customers

Replacement of culvert that was damaged during the Camp Fire and repair the roadway to provide exit to residents. 

Anticipated Project Timeline

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Concept Approval
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Planning
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Design
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Complete 2024 2024 April - June 2025 2025

 

Project Info

 

 

Project details updated February 2024

 

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MISLR

Project Description:  Meter & Service Lateral Replacement Phase III(MISLR3)

The project is designed to replace service laterals and meters within the District’s distribution system which were damaged in the 2018 Camp Fire. At completion, every property that had water service at the time of the fire will have a new service lateral, meter, and backflow prevention device. Services are made more resilient with backflow protection. Brass meters and concrete meter boxes replace plastic.

 

Spending Plan Estimates for Phase III

 Project Phase Fiscal Years 2020-2022  Fiscal Year 23/24  Fiscal Year 24/25 Fiscal Year 25/26 Total
 Design / Management  -  $1,233,644 $3,592,890 $2,575,328 $7,401,862
 Construction  -  $6,168,218 $17,964,450  $12,876,642 $37,009,310
 Total - $7,401,862 $21,557,340 $ 15,451,970 $44,411,172

Project Manager

  • Blaine Allen, District Engineer / Water Works Engineering - Colleen Boak

Funding Source

  • FEMA Disaster Recovery Funds / Insurance /CalOES, State Department of Water Resources, PID Operating Fund

Project Status

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Benefits to PID and its Customers

Replacement of the laterals will provide better flows, newer infrastructure and longevity to the system. They also replace any contaminated laterals and meters due to the Camp Fire.

Anticipated Project Timeline

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Concept Approval
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Completion
Complete Complete Complete Aug 2023 - Nov 2026  Nov 2026

 

Completed Work

Phase I 2019-2021

Installed service laterals only to keep pace with rebuild occupancy permits and camping permits

 Project Phase  Fiscal Year 19/20  Fiscal Year 20/21 Total
 Design / Management $604,858 $604,859 $1,209,717
 Construction $1,313,659 $3,805,815 $5,119,474
 Total $1,918,517 $4,410,674 $6,329,191

 Phase II - 2021-2024

Installed meters, backflow devices, and service laterals

 Project Phase  Fiscal Year 21/22  Fiscal Year 22/23 Fiscal Year 23/24 Total
 Design / Management $1,500,624 $1,500,625 $1,500,625 $4,501,874
 Construction $9,326,322 $10,902,988  $2,659,051 $22,888,361
 Total $10,826,946

$12,403,613

$ 4,159,676 $27,390,235

 

 

 

Project details updated February 2024

 

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MLReplacement

Project Description Mainline Replacement Project Phase I

This is a three phase project, likely continuing until a decade (until 2034). This project is designed to replace and repair the water distribution main pipelines and related appurtenances that were damaged and/or contaminated as a result of the 2018 Camp Fire. This includes replacement and/or repairs of 79,466 LF of water main pipe and service laterals based on initial sampling results and damage assessments performed to date. The project also includes repair of additional leaks resulting from the 2018 Camp Fire and. The project also includes costs relating to project/construction management. Mainline repair is expected to begin FY2023/24 and is expected to be completed over a 10-year time frame.  

Spending Plan Estimates

 Project Phase  Prior Years  Fiscal Year 23/24  Fiscal Year 24/25 Fiscal Year 25/26 Total
 Design / Management  -  $399,730 $889,448 $600,000  $1,889,178
 Construction  -  $0 $8,894,484  6,000,000 $14,894,484
 Total - $399,730 $9,783,932 $6,600,000 $16,783,662

Project Manager

  • Water Works Engineering/ and Blaine Allen, District Engineer

Funding Source

  • FEMA Disaster Recovery Funds / Insurance/CalOES, PID Operating Fund

Project Status

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Benefits to PID and its Customers

Restoration of pipelines damaged during the 2018 Camp Fire. The project includes backflow prevention as mitigation to prevent future damage from wildfires. Replacement of these mains will provide better flows, newer infrastructure, and longevity to the system.

Anticipated Project Timeline

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Concept Approval
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Planning
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Design
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Completion
Complete Complete Complete March 2024 - Nov 2025  Nov 2025

 

Mainlines in this project

Portions of:

  • Xeno
  • Judy
  • Gracephil
  • Scandia 
  • Farber
  • Linry
  • Cypress
  • Clark Rd
  • Crandall
  • Deodara
  • Himmel
  • Forest
  • York Towne
  • Paradise Ave
  • Moon-Hazel
  • Fawndale
  • Sawmill
  • Feather River Place
  • Skyway
  • Pacific-Orchard
  • Coral Ave / Coral Circle
  • Bella Vista-Del Monte
  • Aspen
  • Lowry
  • Graystone
  • Kemlyn
  • Woodsdale

pdf Click to View Mains Replacement Project Drawings (22.86 MB)

Project Info for all three phases from the original FEMA Assessment

  • Main Line Replacement:
    $29,543,360

  • Estimated Leak Repair:

    $31,760,578

 

 

Project details updated January 2024

 

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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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Design
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July 2017 July 2017 - Nov. 2022 Dec. 2017 - Oct. 2018 2023 - 2024 2024
 

 

Project details updated March 2024

 

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