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City outlines noise mitigation plan and timeline for proposed aquifer storage and recovery well
Summary
Urban Water staff described the planned ASR well site, timeline, and a proposed 24/7 drilling noise-mitigation approach using a temporary sound wall; staff said the project will add regional summer capacity and requested council guidance on public outreach and a future noise-variance request.
Urbandale water utility staff briefed the City Council on a proposed aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well that would inject treated water into the deep Jordan Aquifer and later withdraw it during summer peak demand.
Neil Weiss, director of the new Urban Water Utility, said the project would inject treated Central Water Works water into the aquifer and recover stored supply during high-demand months. Weiss told the council the system could supply up to 3 million gallons per day during peak summer pumping, and staff estimate roughly a 90-day typical high-use season for ASR pumping. He said completion of the project would add resiliency to both Urbandale's…
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