CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | WATER

Well 6 Pump System Upgrade

Well No. 6 pump system on south side of Hermiston.

DESCRIPTION

PROJECT ID: W 7.0
ESTIMATED COST: $175,000
ACTUAL COST: $26,050*
  • Replaces the existing 1,780-gallon per minute pumping system
  • Installation of a water level measurement system in the well
  • Standard air line measurement is problematic because well is not straight, so ultrasonic
    measurement system will need to be evaluated

WHY IT’S NEEDED

Well No. 6 is the primary well for its pressure zone and the only well available in a high-pressure zone that could provide minimal water supply to lower pressure zones in the city during a power outage. The current pump was last repaired in 1994, and the backup pump lacks the capacity to service the pressure zone.

The pump covers service area including Walmart Distribution Center, Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center, Pioneer Seed, and Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center. Preventative maintenance will avoid significant inconvenience and loss of water to area businesses.

* The initial budget was based on full replacement of all mechanisms. Working closely with the contractor, and after disassembly and inspection, it was determined many components could be reconditioned rather than replaced, allowing them to be reutilized.  Many parts had less wear than expected from a pumping system of this age and depth.

PROJECT STATUS:
Complete
PROJECT MILESTONES

Completed in 2019

LAST UPDATED: 02/03/20

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