WATER SOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Homer Well Field Exploration and Implementation

Due to a shortage of their water source, the Village of Homer began planning for the design and construction of improvements to their water system. The first part of the project included the drilling and development of two 50 gallon per minute wells. Using two 50 gallon per minute wells, in lieu of one 100 gallon per minute well, allows the Village flexibility to use the new wells with their existing wells. This configuration of wells also allows the Village to manage the aquifers better and not lower the water table at either site. The capacity of the two sources together is 260,000 gallons per day. The second part of the project consisted of constructing a 6-inch 31,000 foot-long pipeline. The pipeline connected the new wells to the existing raw water main near the existing water treatment plant. As the pipeline was constructed, the well pumps were installed in the wells. In addition, electrical and other support equipment was constructed at the well site. The pipeline construction required 31,000 linear feet of easements.

Camp Drake Boy Scout Well System, Oakwood

An extensive search was conducted to locate an adequate water supply for this camp. A field study was performed after test drilling failed to locate a site for a well. A collection style well and a slow sand filler were installed to supply the required water. The well and filter were sized to handle gpm. This required the filter to be approximately 312 square feet. This sizing allowed the camp to produce 18,000 gallons of water in 12 hours. The well was located near the existing well and met all current codes. The filter was located near the main camp area. The existing well and filtration system were properly abandoned.

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