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Shelton to advance reservoir venting replacements after state health mandate
Summary
Assistant Public Works Director Aaron Nicks said the Department of Health requires updated venting/mesh on standpipe reservoirs; the city plans to retrofit three of four reservoirs, with an estimated cost of about $127,000 and approximately $200,000 already earmarked; council moved the project to the Jan. 20 action agenda.
Assistant Public Works Director Aaron Nicks told the council that Department of Health requirements have changed regarding venting and mesh on standpipe reservoirs to better keep insects and debris out of the water. He said the city plans to retrofit vents on three of four reservoirs; the oldest tank (referred to as the "high school tank") is structurally at the end of its evaluated life and will receive temporary specialized mesh until replacement is possible.
Nicks estimated the project cost at about $127,000 to replace vents and related work and said the city has dedicated roughly $200,000 toward the effort. He explained that because cost estimates are below competitive-bid thresholds, staff expect to directly contact vendors and issue requests. The work will include welding and coating inspections and is expected to be performed as a live operation with segregation mats to protect the water supply; Nicks said engineers have experience with similar operations and anticipate minimal service impacts.
Council moved and seconded a motion to forward the reservoir vent hood replacement to the Jan. 20 action agenda for further consideration.
