Facility Description
Because so many lots in the subdivision were discovered to be in a high groundwater area and not suitable for onsite systems, and because of the restrictions on siting of onsite systems, in 2002 the District began the process of upgrading the treatment facility to accommodate all 1,006 lots. The sewage treatment facility was upgraded and completed in 2007 and consists of a lagoon system with land irrigation of recycled wastewater. There are approximately 900 connections and 100 lots remaining to be developed within the service district.
Our primary lagoon is 14.42 acre ft. and can hold 4.7 million gallons with 8 aerators. As part of the new system, we have acquired 480 acres from the Forest Service. We put in 3 lagoons which range in size from .9 to 13.5 acres, plus 2 (50) acre irrigation fields that are planted with orchard grass. To accomplish all of this, the District received $4.7 million in Federal Loans and approximately $3.5 million in Grants.
There are three types of systems working within the sewer system. Depending on where you live, you are connected by one of the following: pressure system, vacuum system, or gravity system. As part of the new system, we have acquired 480 acres from the Forest Service. We put in 3 lagoons which range in size from .9 to 13.5 acres, plus 2-50 acre irrigation fields that are planted with orchard grass. To accomplish all of this, the District received $4.7 million in Federal Loans and approximately $3.5 million in Grants. The loan is to be paid back in 30 years.
The existing collection system consists of the following: 46,433 linear ft. of vacuum system with 344 connections (2 homes per vacuum pit), 25,875 ft. of the pressure system with 63 connections, 15,840 ft. of 8" gravity sewer system with approximately 260 connections, and 5,200 ft. of force main to the secondary lagoon. The collection system also includes 51 manholes and 5 pump stations.
