WELL 7 IRON & MANGANESE MITIGATION

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Well 7 and Well 8 Citizen Advisory Panel Meeting

Goodman Community Center

149 Waubesa St.

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. Construction of filters will allow this well to be used to its full capacity.

Volunteers are requested to serve on the Citizen’s Advisory Panel (CAP) for this project. Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Contact the Utility at 608-266-4651 or email water@cityofmadison.com if you are interested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

A Public Meeting on Iron and Manganese Filtration for Wells 7 and 8 was held Tuesday, January 31 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.