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Consultants warn Oakland will exceed water‑plant capacity; $6.5M expansion recommended
Summary
CPH Consulting told the Town of Oakland that the water treatment plant is projected to exceed 80% capacity in 2025 and reach 100% by 2035; CPH recommended building a ground storage tank, pump building, chemical upgrades and generator at an estimated $6.5 million and urged design work start now.
Consultants told the Town of Oakland on June 24 that the town’s water treatment plant must be expanded within the coming decade to avoid service and pressure problems as population and development increase.
Victoria Marachkovich of CPH Consulting presented a capacity evaluation and three improvement options. The firm’s projections show the plant will surpass 80% capacity by 2025 and exceed 100% by 2035 if no upgrades are made. "It is a good practice to start planning for expansion at 75% capacity," Marachkovich said.
CPH recommended selecting an option that expands facilities on…
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