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Powder Mountain district seeks loan to install filtration and bury pipeline to prevent freeze-related bursts
Summary
Staff presented a two-part Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District project: filtration upgrades at Booster Pump 2 to treat bacterial contamination and replacement/burial of a freeze-prone pipeline beneath the resort parking lot.
Division staff presented a two-part project for Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District to treat contaminated spring water and to replace freeze-prone piping beneath resort parking.
Ani Baynard (presenting staff) explained the system: the district’s source water includes Pistol Springs and Cobab Well near Booster Pump 1, which have experienced bacterial contamination. The proposed project centers on Booster Pump 2, where staff said the district plans to install multimedia and cartridge filtration and expand the pump station to house treatment equipment and a new generator. Baynard said the district tested the planned treatment approach last summer and is confident in the design; staff noted engineers from JUB would be available at subsequent meetings to answer detailed technical questions.
Baynard also described a separate but related pipeline replacement: a 10-inch PVC line crossing the Powder Mountain parking lot will be buried about 7 feet to reduce freezing and bursting, and Powder Mountain resort will contribute funding because line failure affects resort operations.
Staff recommendation
Staff recommended the board authorize bonded indebtedness covering 77 percent of the project cost up to $1,395,000 with bonded terms at 3.33 percent interest over 30 years and annual payments of approximately $78,000 including reserves. The briefing transcript records the staff recommendation and questions from board members and staff but does not record a final board motion or vote during the briefing.
Clarifying questions and technical details
Board members asked about pump house construction, insulation and burying depth; Baynard said the station has a metal roof and room to expand, and confirmed the design calls for 7-foot burial depth plus substantial insulation. On the question of “testing,” Baynard said the applicant and its engineers tested the treatment approach on other systems and through pilot testing last summer; staff recommended JUB attend a future meeting to answer detailed engineering questions.
Ending
Staff said JUB engineers will be available to answer technical questions at the next meeting. The transcript records discussion and a staff funding recommendation but no formal board action during the briefing.
