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JUN 419 O aooK 43 PAGE 7i0 There are several alternatives open as to which way we head: 1. Repair the Permutit units again. This was done about a year ago at a cost of about $9,000.00. The result was still poor water and complaints and the eventual failure of the treatment units. At best, it is an antiquated treatment method that is no longer allowed for public water. I believe the cost of the lost media and refurbishment will be much more than it cost before. 2. Continue as we are now, but officially appealing that bulk rates averaging over double the North County bulk rates are excessive and discriminatory. I presume that rates on the order of 60 to 75 cents per thousand would probably cover the pumping costs to South County and pay the city for the added load on their treatment. This would have to be determined by the utility rate audit yet in process and have to be negotiated, retroactively. 3. We have the possibility of a Franchisee furnishing all the water the County requires on an emergency basis. We envision that this source would supply water that will reduce (or possibly avoid.completely) the water to be purchased from Vero Beach for South County. I cannot give all the details at the present time but should have further information as to how this can be accomplished in about a week. 4. Attempt to speed up the sequence for getting the new South County Water Plant installed and on line. The present failure problem emphasizes the need to get the system to avoid dependence on Vero Beach with its severe penalty. I recommend that we avoid repair of the Permutit units on such a temporary basis. Proceeding with all other alternatives together should not involve any large expense by the County but will relieve the problem the fastest way. GL/kh cc: Joe Collins John Robbins file Attachments: 1. 2. 3.' Letter, Liner to Little, dated 5/19/80 Letter, Liner to Little, dated 5/23/80 South County Water pumped into system before and after plant failure 108 M M