Owasco Sewer District No. 3 Town of Owasco, Cayuga County Public Hearing October 4, 2014 and October 9, 2014 Town Supervisor - Ed Wagner Town Board Michael J. Aldrich Anthony Gucciardi Tim Kerstetter Richard J. Knaul Shannon L. Harty, P.E. Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.
Presentation Outline Background District History and Interest Surveys District No. 3 Low Pressure Collection System Capital Improvements in Districts No. 1 and 2 Current Funding Package Estimated User Costs and Connection Costs Typical Low Pressure Sewer Installation FAQs Project Schedule
Background Areas south of Dutch Hollow Brook Served by Onsite Private Septic Systems Owasco Lake Watershed Inspection Program (ongoing) Identified failing systems due to: Conversion of seasonal to year round homes Hydraulic overloading High seasonal water table, impermeable soils Relatively small lot sizes Aging systems
District History 2005 Preliminary Engineering Report, prompted by residents, recommended a low-pressure sewer system. 2009 Interest Survey completed to define/clarify district boundaries 2010 Draft Map, Plan & Report (MPR) Low pressure sewer for District No. 3 $4.416 million with 186 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) $1,430 per EDU/yr 2013 Interest Survey completed to revisit district boundaries
2013 Interest Survey Results Survey Response In Favor Method of Disposal Total No Response - - 118 Responded No Digester 1 Septic 34 Septic (2) 1 Septic / Holding 1 Yes Holding Tank 1 Septic 45 Maybe Septic 3 Grand Total 204 42.2% Responded Of the responses: 43% said No 53% said Yes 4% said Maybe
Proposed Sewer District Boundary and Facilities Capital Cost for Sewer District No. 3: $3.689 million ($727,000 less than 2010) Number of Users: 172 EDUs (14 less than 2010) Parcels eliminated from the district based on 2013 Survey Results
Sewer District No. 1 and 2 Facilities Oak Ridge Pump Station upgraded I to resolve current capacity issues and handle increased flows from SD#3 Sewer District No.3 discharge point Owasco Interceptor upgraded to resolve current capacity issues and handle increased flows from SD#3 Burtis Point Pump Station upgraded to handle increased flows from SD#3
Estimated Project Costs Facility Description Estimated Probable Project Cost SD #1 Total Share SD #2 Total Share SD #3 Total Share Sewer District No.3 Low-Pressure Collection System $3,291,000 $0 $0 $3,291,000 Burtis Point Pump Station Improvements & LPS $398,000 $0 $0 $398,000 Oakridge Pump Station and Force Main Improvements $928,000 $649,600 $176,320 $102,100 Owasco Interceptor Improvement Pipe Burst $1,575,000 $1,102,500 $299,250 $173,300 Totals $6,192,000 $1,752,100 $475,570 $3,964,400 Capital costs allocated to each district on an EDUs basis and dependent on the districts that benefit from improvement Estimated EDUs per district: 1,054 District No. 1 285 District No. 2 172 District No. 3
Project Funding Town has applied for various grants and loans to fund project 2008 Grant Award Not secured 2013 NYSEFC CWSRF Hardship Loan Interest free for 20-year or 30- year term Target Annual Service Charge of $1,186 Hardship Offer expires 8/23/15 and requires application by February 1, 2015 NYSDEC WQIP grant application for $2.0 million grant (pending)
Summary of Estimated Annual User Costs DESCRIPTION 20 Years at 0% (EFC Hardship) 30 Years at 0% (EFC Hardship) Annual Debt Service Charge $1,152 $768 Annual O&M Charge $214 $214 Annual City of Auburn Transportation & Treatment $200 $200 Total Annual User Cost $1,567 $1,182 Total amount to be expended $3,964,400 District O&M and City of Auburn Charge based on water usage of approx. 125 gpd NYS Comptrollers 2014 Threshold: 2014 State-wide Published Avg. = $721
Typical Low-Pressure Sewers
Benefits of Low Pressure Sewers Cost significantly less than gravity sewers 30-60% Lower cost of construction 30-50% Lower cost of ownership Faster installation +/- 5 times Less impact to residents and infrastructure (can be directionally drilled) Eliminates inflow and illegal sump pumps and area drains Does not promote groundwater displacement Reduce or eliminate sewer line flushing maintenance
Typical Grinder Pump and Sewer Lateral Installation Typical Grinder Pump Lateral kit including shut-off and check valve Alarm Panel 1 Hp Motor, Single Phase, 120 / 240 V Sewer main Grinder pump Standard pump chamber is 8 deep can be deeper if there is existing basement services Alarm panel mounted on the side of the house Power supplied from existing home power supply Typical Pump Alarm Panel
Grinder Pump Installations
Finished Grinder Pump Installations
Who pays for what? Project will pay approximately $10,000 per house for: $8,200 - Furnish and install grinder pump, including electric supply $700 - Furnish and install lateral kit (FM to pump) $1,100 - Furnish and install 20-ft of gravity lateral from pump, including trap, vent and cleanout Grinder pump installation includes full site restoration to pre-construction conditions
What about the electric supply? If you have room in your existing breaker box, the project will install new breaker(s) in the panel and conduit and wiring to the Pump Alarm Panel. If you have no room or load capacity in your existing breaker box or have fuses, the project will install a new Main Service panel next to the electric meter. New panel will provide power supply to existing panel and Pump Alarm Panel.
Typical Homeowner Costs One-Time Sewer Connection Cost 4 PVC Building Sewer, length will vary Estimated cost per foot ~ $35 to $45/ LF 10 feet = $450 20 feet = $900 Internal piping modifications may be necessary. Approximately $600 to decommission septic system per DOH requirements Permanently disconnect tank from building Pump out tank and fill with stone or flowable fill Cost Saving Opportunities Homeowner dig/backfill trench Homeowner complete surface restoration Multiple neighbors contract with single contractor for economy of scale savings
How much will it cost to operate my grinder pump? Approximately $2.50 a month (~$30/year) for an average single family household (125 gpd) Grinder pump electrical cost will be included in monthly electric bill Grinder pumps in perspective:
Where will my grinder pump go? Preliminary design will include every house to be assessed by engineer to identify: Location of septic system Location and type of existing power supply/meter Basement type Any basement service Type of property Individual grinder pumps Alarm panel/pump visible from street Alarm/shutoff adjacent to grinder pump As close as feasible to existing bldg. sewer and house
What happens during power outages? Water Consumption During Power Failures Gallons Usage Appliance Normal *Emergency Automatic Clothes Washer 15 0 Water Closet 45 22.5 Bathtub 30 0 Dishwasher 15 0 Kitchen Sink 15 7.5 Shower Stall 45 0 Lavatory 15 7.5 TOTAL 180 37.5 Natural Forced Water Conservation Available storage in grinder pump (minimum 70 gallons) Manufacturer study 70 gallon grinder pumps have adequate storage for an average family for 97% of the national power outages Outlet for generator (6kW minimum) for extended power outages Town District will have a portable generator
What about ownership and maintenance? Pump and control panel will be owned and maintained by the Sewer District No. 3 Town will need easements from each property owner: Temporary easement for installation of grinder pumps Permanent easement for grinder pump maintenance and repair Routine pump maintenance between 8 to 10 years
How will I know if there s a problem? Fully functional alarm panels Easy Troubleshooting UL-listed NEMA 4X watertight, non-corrosion FRP enclosure Generator Receptacle Protection Package Low water cut out High pressure cut out Brown out cut out Call the Town in the event of an Alarm!
Anticipated Project Schedule Action Timeframe Public Hearing October 4, 2014 and October 9, 2014 Town Board Schedules Referendum October 9, 2014 Mandatory Referendum Late October 2014 Town Board Forms Owasco SD No. 3 November 9, 2014 (pending referendum) NYS Comptroller Review November December 2014 CWSRF Short Term Loan Application Submitted February 1, 2015 Preliminary Design (Home Inspections), Final Design and Bidding March 2015 March 2016 Construction March 2016 November 2016
Discussion & Questions.. Presentation and Map, Plan and Report will be available on the Town s Website: http://www.cayugacounty.us/towns/h-p/owasco.aspx