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DATE: APRIL 10, 2000 <br />TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR <br />FROM: DONALD R. HUBBS, J <br />DIRECTOR OF UTILITY S C <br />PREPARED AND GENE RAUTH <br />G <br />STAFFED BY: OPERATIONS MANAGER <br />SUBJECT: ACID TANK LEAK, SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER <br />TREATMENT PLANT <br />BACKGROUND <br />On March 20, 2000, the 16,000 gallon acid bulk tank at the South County Reverse Osmoses (R.O.) Water <br />Treatment Plant was found to be leaking. The location and size of the leak required prompt action by <br />staff. During the potable water treatment process, acid is used to adjust the pH of both the raw and <br />finished drinking water. <br />ANALYSIS <br />In order to meet regulatory requirements and provide safe drinking water, the proper pH of water must be <br />maintained during the treatment and distribution process. Due to the urgent nature to maintain the proper <br />pH, staff obtained a cost estimate for repairs from American Compliance Technologies, Inc. of Bartow, <br />Florida, in the amount of $10,451.00, (see attached). American Compliance Technologies is being <br />utilized by the utility because its affiliation with American Water Works Association and <br />recommendations by three other municipal utilities. This cost estimate also includes the necessary labor <br />and material required to maintain operation of the plants acid treatment system while the 16,000 gallon <br />bulk tank is out of service for repairs. These repairs are currently on going and are scheduled for <br />completion by the end of April 2000. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners <br />approve the fimding necessary to complete the repairs of the 16,000 gallon acid bulk. Funding will come <br />from Account No. 471 Renewal and Replacement funds. <br />MAY 0% 2000 <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously <br />approved the contract With American Compliance <br />Technologies in the amount of $58,049 and <br />authorized the Chairman to execute same, as <br />recommended by staff. <br />CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE <br />OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED <br />-61- <br />BOOK i I, i PAGE. <br />