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Summary
A January 22, 2009 memorandum from Town Engineer James Bowser to Public Works Director Paul Brazil regarding the cost and feasibility of private irrigation water supply systems in Palm Beach. The memo outlines significant costs associated with such projects, citing a comparable project in Manalapan costing between $400,000 and $450,000, and estimating that even the cheapest systems would exceed $100,000 due to deep well drilling (Floridan Aquifer) or treatment requirements for salt water wells. The document is stamped with Bates number HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016667.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| James M. Bowser | Town Engineer |
Author of the memorandum regarding private irrigation systems.
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| Paul Brazil | Director of Public Works |
Recipient of the memorandum.
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| Peter Elwell | Town Manager |
Copied on the memorandum.
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| Sarah Hannah | Assistant Town Manager |
Copied on the memorandum.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Town of Palm Beach |
Municipal entity issuing the memo.
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| Public Works |
Department receiving the memo.
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Municipality where the analysis applies.
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Location of a comparable 12-acre site used for cost estimation.
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Water source mentioned for deep well systems.
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Relationships (1)
Bowser (Town Engineer) reporting to Brazil (Director of Public Works) via memo.
Key Quotes (3)
"Town staff was asked to look into what it would cost for a "typical" Palm Beach homeowner to construct their own independent irrigation water supply system."Source
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"A 12 acre site in Manalapan constructed its' own water supply system using Floridan Aquifer, total price, between $400,000 and $450,000."Source
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"Ballpark, the cheapest systems will likely exceed $100,000 with ongoing operation and maintenance costs"Source
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SEAL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH FLORIDA INCORPORATED APRIL 17, 1911
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
MEMORANDUM
TO: Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
FROM: James M. Bowser, Town Engineer JMB
RE: Private Irrigation Water Supply Systems
DATE: January 22, 2009
Town staff was asked to look into what it would cost for a "typical" Palm Beach homeowner to construct their own independent irrigation water supply system. This is not an easy question and would take a fairly detailed analysis from one of our water consultants that time and funding has not permitted. Town staff has had several discussions with our consultants and the results of these discussions revealed the following.
- A 12 acre site in Manalapan constructed its' own water supply system using Floridan Aquifer, total price, between $400,000 and $450,000.
- Floridan water well permits for individual owners are possible, but wells cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to construct due to the 1200 to 1400 foot depths. These wells are not necessarily drought proof.
- Shallow salt water wells are possible and would provide a water supply that would not have restrictions. Dig too shallow, and the water will be aerobic and hydrogen sulfide is present, requiring a chlorination system. Dig deeper, you would get to an anaerobic zone that avoids the hydrogen sulfide. These salt water aquifers will require a higher degree of treatment, costing more than a Floridan source.
- Treatment facilities will need to be sized to irrigation demand. To minimize treatment capacity, storage is needed. A pressurized system will need to be built. If requested, several scenario's can be developed and priced.
- Electrical service and treatment facility housing needs will be tailored to the system design.
- Ballpark, the cheapest systems will likely exceed $100,000 with ongoing operation and maintenance costs,
c. Peter Elwell, Town Manager
Sarah Hannah, Assistant Town Manager
Sarah Hannah, Assistant Town Manager
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