This project was completed in two phases. The first phase included replacement of 30,000 L.F. of 6 inch water distribution line, installation of fire hydrants, water lines, valving etc. in the community of Puerto De Luna.

The project included crossing the Pecos River in two locations. Phase II included the installation of over six miles of water main from Santa Rosa to the north end of the distribution line together with a 48k gal storage reservoir. Total construction cost was in excess of $1.4M.

The Town of Silver City water system, which currently serves more than 18,000 consumers, is a very complex regional system stretching over a distance of approximately 15 miles north to south, and 10 miles east to west with a difference in elevation of approximately 1200 feet. There are five separate pressure zones within the system. The Town experienced rapid population growth during the 1970's and by 1982 was experiencing severe operational problems including excessive leakage (unaccounted for water losses were in excess of 25%), excessive pressure in some areas coupled with insufficient pressures in others, extreme power costs and high maintenance costs.

In 1983 Engineers Inc. was hired to perform an evaluation of the system and complete a master plan for improvements. Our evaluation of the system included a computerized hydraulic model of the entire system together with extensive evaluation of all factors affecting operation. The study was completed in January 1984 and recommended 15 major capital improvements to be completed over a 20 year period. We then began the process of assisting the Town in locating the necessary funding.

Based on the study the Town has since completed over $5,859,000 of improvements including construction of four major booster pumping stations, two of which were located in the well fields south of Town, renovation of two existing booster pumping facilities, construction of 66,640 lineal feet of transmission line up to 24 inches in diameter, construction of four water reservoirs and renovation of all existing reservoirs in the system, developing and equipping of a water well (1200 G.P.M.), automation of the entire system, and significant restructuring of the system. The improvements have resulted in operational cost savings of over $400,000 per year. Pressure problems have been solved. The Town has been able to supply water to a number of outlying areas in desperate need, because they have the hydraulic capability of doing so. Engineers Inc. continues on contract with the Town and has recently completed a 40-year water plan for the State Engineers Office. Since early 1994 the Town has experienced a surge of growth, particularly in the outlying areas which has precipitated new demands on the system for which we continue to work with the Town to find solutions.

System evaluation and feasibility study of Loving's aging water system was performed to produce a preliminary engineering report and environmental report as well as complete emergency remedial repairs at the well field. As a result of the PER, funding was obtained for reconstruction of the system in three phases. Phase I involved drilling exploration for a new water source and construction of two new water supply wells. Phase II completed installation of power and piping to the new wells, construction of a well control building, a 130,000 gallon storage tank, 4 miles of 12" PVC transmission line and 1 mile of 6" PVC main to the Village cemetery. Phase III completed an additional 4 miles of 12" PVC transmission line as well as renovation of the water storage and distribution system in the Village, including new automated meter reading equipment.

The projected involved design and construction administration of a new 1,000 gpm production well in the City's east field. Also installation of water mains, 12-inch transmission lines, and rehabilitation existing pressure reducing vales was completed.

In addition, an existing booster station, 300,000 gallon reservoir (interior), and 2 ½ million gallon reservoir (exterior) were refurbished. New booster pumps were installed and an automated control system linked the new well, booster station and three existing wells to the City's 2 ½ million gallon storage tank. Total project cost was approximately $1.4 million.