11-13-2001 City Council Study Session PacketCity Council Information Packet
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Council.Now - WindStone Inc.
Item C1
Presentation of Water System Engineering Evaluation
The last engineering evaluation of the Water System was done in 1986. Since that time, the
area served by the Grand Island municipal system has increased greatly and the hydraulics of
the system have also changed.
Additionally, the ever lower regulation of contaminates, both naturally occurring in the
aquifer and from human activity, have the potential to significantly change the way the City’s
water is produced. At present, the City water is untreated, except for chlorination for
disinfection protection. The waters in the naturally occurring aquifer underlying this area
are hard waters containing a variety of naturally occurring elements, and compounds, some
of which are being considered for regulation by EPA.
Discussion:
Earlier this year, the engineering firm performing this evaluation, CH2MHill, made a
preliminary report to Council. The final report is now completed and submitted for Council
review, incorporating comments and direction from the earlier meeting.
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Council.Now - WindStone Inc.