{"id":84229,"date":"2018-11-27T12:25:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T20:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=84229"},"modified":"2019-01-24T12:32:22","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T20:32:22","slug":"new-pwd-water-system-master-plan-associated-fees-approved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2018\/11\/27\/new-pwd-water-system-master-plan-associated-fees-approved\/","title":{"rendered":"New PWD Water System Master Plan, associated fees approved"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"PALMDALE – A new water system master plan<\/em>\u00a0that projects\u00a0infrastructure needs through 2030, including updated Capital Improvement and Water Supply fees, was approved Monday by the Palmdale Water\u00a0District (PWD) Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

Known as the 2016 Water System Master Plan<\/em> (because the study was\u00a0completed two years ago), the plan outlines recommended improvements for PWD\u2019s infrastructure for years 2015-2030 to meet water demands for the\u00a0community\u2019s growth. The total cost for improvements over the 15-year planning period would be about $122 million. Costs are based on the needs of the entire PWD system and the six water delivery pressure zones within the District\u2019s service area.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Master Plan is important because it serves as a guide for our\u00a0future planning, development and expansion of our water system through the\u00a0year 2030,\u201d stated PWD General Manager Dennis D. LaMoreaux.<\/p>\n

The Board voted 3-0 to adopt the plan. Directors Marco Henriquez and Joe Estes were absent.<\/p>\n

According to the Master Plan, the needs for the entire system include expanding the\u00a0PWD headquarters building and the Littlerock Sediment Removal Project. Improvements to the\u00a0various zones include expansion of pipelines, new storage tanks and new wells.<\/p>\n

Once the improvements were identified in the Master Plan, Capital Improvement Fees\u00a0(CIF) and Water Supply Fees were calculated for new residential, commercial and industrial\u00a0developments. The 2019 CIF is about $3,000, or 15 percent higher than the 2014 CIF, which had been the most current numbers used by PWD. The increase amounts to about 3 percent\u00a0annually.<\/p>\n

The fees collected under the Master Plan will only be used on water supply acquisitions\u00a0and infrastructure projects associated with water deliveries related to new development.\u00a0It is PWD\u2019s policy to fund future facilities to serve new customers and developments\u00a0using CIF. Current customers support the maintenance needs and regulatory improvements for\u00a0existing facilities through water rates. Some of the facilities that are supported by CIF include\u00a0new booster stations, water storage reservoirs and water transmission mains.<\/p>\n

PWD\u2019s last Water System Master Plan was adopted in 2001. There were no updates until\u00a0now due to the lack of development in Palmdale. The frequency of updates depends on the\u00a0growth in water demands in PWD\u2019s service area, the CIF collected and the need for additional\u00a0facilities. However, the goal is to adopt a new Master Plan every five years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Master Plan is based on what new development is expected in the city… and where new facilities will be needed to meet that growth,\u201d stated
\nEngineering\/Grant Manager James Riley. \u201cWe have to have the proper facilities to deliver water\u00a0as demand increases.\u201d<\/p>\n

View the\u00a02016 Water System Master Plan here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since 1918, the Palmdale Water District has provided water to Palmdale residents. For\u00a0more information about PWD, visit www.palmdalewater.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[Information via news release from Palmdale Water District.]<\/em><\/h6>\n

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