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2001 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
32. | PROJECT: | Douglas Water Supply Rehabilitation | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II |
| SPONSOR: | City of Douglas |
| LOCATION: | Converse County |
| PROGRAM: | Rehabilitation |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level I |
46 |
1997 |
I |
$100,000 |
1998 |
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Level II |
81 |
1999 |
II |
$60,000 |
2000 |
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Level II feasibility study evaluated: (1) the Little Box Elder Spring water transmission line
which carries water from the Little Box Elder Spring to the city of Douglas, (2) Little Boxelder
Spring Groundwater assessment, and (3) Sheep Mountain well lightning suppression. There are
currently 2,275 taps within the corporate limits of the city of Douglas and approximately 75 outside
the city limits. A population of 5,800 is served. The city currently has three sources of potable
water: 1) the Little Box Elder Spring, 2) the water treatment plant located along the North Platte
River, and 3) the Sheep Mountain well.
The Level I master plan evaluated the existing transmission and distribution system and examined
the ability of the sources in the system to meet the current demands and future demands in the
anticipated areas of growth in Douglas. Hydraulic modeling was used to isolate the cause for low
water pressure problems in two areas of the city, Riverbend subdivision and Frontier Village.
Potential system modifications were considered to meet current and projected growth areas which
are experiencing inadequate system pressures. Preliminary designs were prepared for potential
solutions and cost estimates were made for remedying transmission and distribution problems.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No further action is required. The city of Douglas has decided not to pursue Level III funding for
the pipeline at this time.
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