Well # 10 is being constructed on the southwest corner of LeMars on Industrial Road. Drilled into the Dakota Aquifer at a depth of 360í deep, this well will produce raw water at a rate of 1000 gpm. Supplying the water department with an additional 1.4 million gallons of water a day. Construction by Layne Western Company should be completed by Jan 1st, 2002, at a cost of $235,000.
Demolition of the Old Water Tower:
Scheduled in the spring of 2002, this structure in now considered obsolete due to the increased elevation of the new elevated tank. At a cost of $24,600, Pittsburgh Tank and Tower company from Henderson, KY. will do the work.
http://www.watertank.com
Water Main Extension Projects:
Location Size From /To
1. Harker/Holten Business Park Addition
2. Hwy 75 south main relocation - 6th St SW / Bomgaars
3. 8th St SE main extension - Central Ave / 4th Ave SE
4. 11th St Looping - Central Ave SW/ 600 west
5. 2nd Ave. NE looping - looping dead end main
6. 4th Ave Se extension - 4th St. / 2nd St. Se
Addition Capital Projects:
1. 5 - fire hydrant replacements
2. 600 - Radio read (MXU) installs
3. 350 - Meter Replacements and upgrades
4. 100 - Phone read (MIU) installs
5. 10 - main-line valve replacements
