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703 Broad Street, adjacent to the new plant. Drilling operations are scheduled to start in June 2024 and are expected to last around 100 days. The Jordan aquifer is a reliable water source, and is permitted by the Iowa DNR to remain reliable. Begin construction in June 2024. Construction is anticipated to be completed in October 2024. New Raw Water Transmission Main Design is 100% complete and currently under Iowa DNR permit review. The new raw water transmission main project targets a notorious section prone to breaks, carrying water from Well 8 and Well 9 to the treatment plant. By enhancing system durability, it aims to reduce break incidents, supporting continued well operation at the new treatment plant. The project awaits regulatory agency approval and is set to begin in summer 2024, with construction expected to last around a year. Begin construction in August 2024. Construction is anticipated to be completed in July 2025. Construction of a New One-Million-Gallon Water Tower Awaiting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval. Land acquisition in process with willing landowner. The City is expanding its finished water storage capabilities. The current 300,000-gallon water tower is in good condition and continues to serve the community; however, this new tower will provide additional capacity and allow for the retirement of the 300,000-gallon tower in the future. A new one-million gallon water tower, located near East Street, south of Ogan Avenue, will provide better resiliency, support growth, and improve system reliability. Begin construction in October 2024. New tower is anticipated to be on-line in June 2026. New Drinking Water Treatment Plant Design is 95% complete and under final review by the Iowa DNR, scheduled for finalization by June 2024. The new water treatment plant, located at 703 Broad Street, will utilize nanofiltration technology to filter constituents such as radium and hardness. A new clearwell will store finished water onsite. The new plant will have the capacity to produce 2.6 million gallons per day. The existing treatment plant building and storage reservoir will be demolished. Begin construction in October 2024 and is anticipated to be substantially complete in October 2026. PROJECT CONTACTS: Keagan Richmond Iowa DNR Grade IV Operator: Water Treatment, Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment City of Grinnell Water Director Plant: 641.236.2635 Cell: 641.990.7521 [email protected] Iowa DNR Field Office 5 515.725.0268 Information provided by the City of Grinnell’s Water Department and Project Partners / Consultants. April 2024 Environmental clearance obtained from Iowa DNR Information is subject to changes as projects progress. BETTER WATER FOR GRINNELL. BETTER WATER FOR EVERYONE. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why is the project taking so long? Projects of this magnitude generally require two years of planning, design, and permitting, and approximately two years of construction. The new drinking water treatment plant is on-track to be on-line by October 2026. Is the water currently safe? Yes, the water is safe. Water contains naturally occurring elements. The City works closely to monitor and test the water quality regularly as required to do so by IDNR and EPA as part of their operating permit. Recent testing showed the water contained a higher level of radium than previous readings; however, there is no immediate cause for concern. Will I still need to use my water softener with the new water treatment plant? The use of water softeners is a personal preference based on individual customer water quality needs. The new drinking water treatment plant will reduce the water hardness down from 22 grains currently to 7 grains, a 68% reduction. The City needs to keep a safe level of water hardness in the water, so it does not become corrosive. If customers continue to use water softeners, they will need to adjust their softener to the new water quality to see the cost savings in using less softener salt and minimize the harmful environmental impacts of water softener use. Will my water bill increase? Yes. The City is looking at multiple funding options, including grants, low interest loans, and federal funding, in order to keep rate increases as reasonable as possible. Once project costs are more accurately known after bidding, future communication will be sent out on expected rate increases. Water improvement projects will be funded through the following sources:
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