At a special Amador Water Agency meeting tonight, the board will discuss the possible elimination of a proposed 1.5 million gallon treated water storage tank as a part of the Plymouth Pipeline project. During recent design reviews, Agency staff learned that the Plymouth Pipeline Project’s proposed storage tank could not be filled during peak water use periods. Agency Staff, working with City Staff, are considering alternatives in order to hydraulically bring water to the tank.

These alternatives included lowering the tank location, pipe improvements to reduce head loss, and elimination of the tank. If the tank is lowered in elevation, benefits to the Agency are dramatically reduced. The Agency will also continue reviewing storage options in connection with the proposed Regional Water Treatment Plant. The proposed tank and associated infrastructure was estimated to cost 3 to 3.5 million and its elimination presents a significant Project cost reduction.