City of Orange: Water System Improvements

SPI prepared a Water System Study and provided water modeling for the existing City distribution system. The goal was to resolve low water pressure in the northern annexed area and determine the optimum site for a new elevated water tank and future production site. SPI prepared opinions of costs for the proposed improvements for the City to secure Bond Funding. Projects included the rehabilitation of two welded steel ground storage tanks with 1.5 MG and 2.0 MG capacities at the existing Link Street Water Plant including replacement of existing roofs with Geodesic Dome Roofs for both tanks and complete paint system rehabilitation. SPI designed a new 1500 gpm groundwater production well site which included a new ground storage tank, high service pumps, buildings, disinfection facilities, all new electrical and SCADA controls, as well as the new composite 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank. Previously, SPI provided the engineering service for the construction of water and sanitary sewer improvements to provide service for new annexation areas. The improvements include design and construction of a new lift station and force main; 18,000-lf of 6” waterlines with fire protection; 9,500-lf of 6” to 10” sewer lines; and connecting the existing water and sewer systems to the city’s infrastructure.