WELL 7 IRON & MANGANESE MITIGATION project

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Wednesday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m.

Urban Design Commission review of Well 7 Reconstruction Project

• Agenda
• Application for Urban Design Commission Approval

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Drilled in 1939, Well 7 has a pumping capacity of 2200 gallons per minute. Historically, it was a seasonal well that operated from May through November. Well 7 now operates year-round to supply some neighborhoods that were formerly served by Well 3.
Well 7 primarily serves the Village of Maple Bluff; Sherman Avenue neighborhoods south of Almo Avenue/Sheridan Street and west of Packers Avenue; and areas of the isthmus between Livingston Street and the Yahara River.

Following review of the water supply and water quality needs of the east side, it was recommended that iron and manganese filters be constructed at Well 7.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Madison Water Utility would like to invite you to become active in the development of this project through participation on a Citizen's Advisory Panel (CAP).  Through this participatory process citizens provide valuable input and feedback, helping to produce high quality projects that meet and exceed public expectations.   If you would like to participate on the CAP for this project, please contact the Utility at 608-266-4651 or water@madisonwater.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the project’s anticipated schedule?

The facility design will begin in fall 2012. Facility reconstruction will take approximately one year and is expected to begin in September 2013.

 

What will the reconstructed facility look like?

MWU has worked closely with the alder and citizen's groups in the neighborhood and evaluated the setback requirements, screening needs, and facility footprint as they apply to the current planning and zoning criteria for the area. This evaluation indicated the need for additional property. MWU plans to purchase the two properties adjacent to the building. This will allow the reconstructed facility to be set back further, minimizing its visual impact. MWU is committed to a facility design that blends with the neighborhood and to preserving existing trees whenever possible.

Application and Architectural Renderings submitted to the Urban Design Commission »

(May 2013)

 

Why are you doing this project?

Well 7 is a key water supply, transmission and distribution component of the Madison drinking water system. The well provides drinking water and fire protection to over 10,000 residents on the east and north sides of Madison. The existing facility was constructed in 1939 and is in need of significant repair and upgrades, and the existing reservoir is undersized and in poor condition. In addition, iron and manganese levels at this well exceed Water Utility Board policy goals and the EPA's secondary (aesthetic) standards.

A facility reconstruction is needed to bring the facility up to current MWU standards. This reconstruction would include the addition of an iron and manganese filter, the provision for the future addition of VOC treatment if it is needed, and an increase in the reservoir size to 400,000 gallons. The proposed reservoir is sized to provide for the long term emergency supply needs and fire fighting requirements of the system and is in line with MWU criteria, standard engineering practice and Insurance Service Office guidelines. 

 

How will my drinking water be affected by this project?

• There are no anticipated interruptions in water service due to this project. If you experience a service outage and were not notified in advance by the Water Utility, please call the 24-hr operator at 608-266-4665.

• When Well 7 is out of service for construction, water will be supplied to the area from Well 15, Well 29, and/or Well 11.

• Following the completion of the project, the iron and manganese filter will significantly reduce concentrations of these nuisance chemicals at Well 7.

• For any questions related to water quality, please contact MWU at 266-4654 or water@madisonwater.org.

 

How much do you anticipate the project will cost?

MWU has budgeted $6.3 million for this project including property acquisition, construction, and engineering costs.

PAST MEETINGS/ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A Public Hearing was held before the Water Utility Board on Monday, March 25, 2013 to approve the design for the reconstructed facility.

 

A Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting was held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the

Warner Park Community Center.

• Architectural Renderings as of March 2013
  

 

A Public Meeting was held Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Warner Park.

• First postcard sent to area residents
• Reminder Postcard sent to area residents
• Information presented at the meeting:
  • Architectural Rendering - Option 1
  • Architectural Rendering - Option 2
  • Architectural Rendering - Option 3

 

A Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) Meeting was held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Sherman Middle School Cafeteria to discuss site layout and preliminary architectural renderings.

• Information Presented at the Meeting:
  • Well 7 Landscape
  • Preliminary Rendering
  • 3-D Rendering
  • 3-D Rendering from South
  • Aerial View of Site
  • Floor Plan
  • Option 1
  • Option 1 Street View
  • Option 1 with Photo
  • Option 2

 

A Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) Meeting was held Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Sherman Middle School Cafeteria.

• Meeting Agenda
• Information Presented at the Meeting
  • Meeting Handout: Preliminary Designs/ Massing Concepts
  • Site Plan Poster
  • Option 1 Massing Concept Poster
  • Option 2 Massing Concept Poster
  • Preliminary Landscape Plan

 

A Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) Meeting was held Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Sherman Middle School Cafeteria.

• Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Notes
• Meeting Handouts
  • Well 7 Water Quality Data
  • Inorganic Analysis
  • Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis
  • Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
  • Potential Contaminant Sources- from the Draft Wellhead Protection Plan for Unit Well 07
  • Draft Contaminant Source Map

The Madison Water Utility requested proposals for engineering design services for an iron and manganese filter and facility reconstruction at Madison Water Utility Well 7.

• Unit Well 7 Reconstruction and Filter Addition Request for Proposals
• Contract for Purchase of Services (Design Professionals)
• Unit Well 7 Report

A Public Meeting was held regarding Well 7 Filtration on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 on site at 1613 N. Sherman Ave.

Public meetings were held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Goodman Community Center and Thursday, April 19 at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for the Well 7, Well 8, and East Isthmus Replacement Well projects.

• Notice sent to area residents

A Well 7 CAP Meeting was held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Sherman Middle School Cafeteria.

• Information Presented at the Meeting

A Well 7 and Well 8 CAP meeting was held on Monday, February 27 at the Goodman Community Center.

• Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Handouts:
  • Well 7 Site Memo
  • Well 8 Site Memo
  • Well 7 and 8 Site Plans
• Meeting Notes

A Public Meeting on Iron and Manganese Filtration for Wells 7 and 8 was held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Goodman Community Center.

• Notice sent to area residents

 

East Side Water Supply Project

In July 2010, Madison Water Utility (MWU) began the East Side Water Supply (ESWS) Project, a major water supply planning project that paired professional and scientific expertise with community engagement to recommend future infrastructure on Madison's East Side. In October 2010, a Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) was formed for this project. The CAP met and advised MWU on public expectations for drinking water quality, water supply and demand, and water conservation.

On July 12, 2011, the ESWS CAP presented three advisories to the Water Utility Board:

• Water Demand on the East Side of Madison;
• Unit Wells 7 and 8, Iron and Manganese Management Options; and
• Water Conservation on the East Side of Madison.

 

On July 26, 2011 the Water Utility Board approved four recommendations, including the following:

Accept the recommendation of the East Side Water Supply Citizens
Advisory Panel and staff to use an appropriate treatment technology to remove iron and manganese from Unit Well 7. Allow room for potential future treatment needs. Continue the Public Participation Process with a Well 7 Citizens Advisory Panel through Phase 2 - Facility Site Selection and Phase 3 - Facility Design.