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1997 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
| 3. | PROJECT: | American Road Water Supply | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | New Application |
| SPONSOR: | American Road Water and Sewer District |
| LOCATION: | Campbell County |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
American Road Water and Sewer District is located north of Interstate 90
about four miles east of Gillette. The District serves a population of
260 people through 63 taps in three small subdivisions. Average water
rates are reported to be $50 per month, in excess of the state average
of $26.62. The Gillette Area Master Plan identifies American Road as a
remote system which should continue to be independent of the Regional
System. The District has five shallow (300' to 500') wells into the
Wasatch Formation. The wells produce inadequate amounts (total of 80
gpm) of poor quality water. All usage is metered, but no portion of
water receipts are allocated to a sinking fund. However, the system
does have a reserve fund available, and a loan from the Farm Loan Board
for construction of a 100,000 gallon storage tank and control building.
This project was completed in 1991, and the entire system is in excellent
shape. The requested project is for the construction of a new well into
the Fort Union Formation. The target yield is 100 gpm. If the well is
successful, the water will be blended with existing well water to improve
quality. Existing wells will be taken off line as pumps fail or other
problems arise. The district appears to be well operated. The project
is consistent with the criteria for new development projects.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends the project be incorporated into the New Development
Program at Level III construction status with an appropriation of
$250,000: a 40% loan for $100,000 at 7.25% for 30 years and a 60% grant
for $150,000.
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