Recharge Fresno Projects
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Phase 2 Regional Transmission Mains (RTMs)
Description
The facility will be fed with surface water from the Kings River through a newly constructed thirteen mile long Kings River Pipeline and will have initial and ultimate treatment capacities of 54 million gallons per day (mgd) and 80 mgd, respectively. The Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (SESWTF) will be a new water treatment facility to treat surface (river) water to drinking water standards and enable diversification of the City’s water supply. This facility will provide an additional 72,000 acre-feet per year of treated (potable) water for use by residential and commercial customers throughout the City. Implementation of this and other ongoing major projects will reduce reliance on groundwater and alleviate groundwater depletion.
Current Status
Segment A1: Complete
Segment A2: Complete
Segment B: Construction
Segment C: Construction
Anticipated Construction Schedule
Segment A1: August 2016 – May 2018
Segment A2: October 2016 – June 2018
Segment B: February 2018 – May 2019
Segment C: February 2018 – May 2019
Estimated Construction Cost:
$60 Million
Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility
Description
Construction of the new Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (SESWTF) is near completion. The facility is being fed with surface water from the Kings River through a newly constructed 13 mile long Kings River Pipeline and will have initial and ultimate treatment capacities of 54 million gallons per day (mgd) and 80 mgd, respectively.The new water treatment facility treats surface (river) water to drinking water standards and enable diversification of the City’s water supply. The new SESWTF is now delivering drinking water to Fresno homes and businesses. This facility will provide an additional 72,000 acre-feet per year of treated (potable) water for use by residential and commercial customers throughout the City. Implementation of this and other ongoing major projects will reduce reliance on groundwater and alleviate groundwater depletion.
Current Status
Complete
Anticipated Construction Schedule
January 2016 - September 2018
Estimated Construction Cost
$181.3 Million
Kings River Pipeline
Description
Construction of the Kings River Pipeline (KRP) is complete. The KRP is a new 13 mile long, 72-inch diameter, raw water pipeline that conveys surface (river) water from the Kings River to a new Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (SESWTF), which is also part of the City of Fresno Water Division’s current capital program. The pipeline serves as the primary and protected source of raw water for the SESWTF, enabling high source water quality, reliability and flexibility in operating the treatment facility. Implementation of this and other ongoing major projects will reduce reliance on groundwater and alleviate groundwater depletion.
Current Status
Complete
Anticipated Construction Schedule
June 2016 – November 2018
Estimated Construction Cost
$45.8 Million
Friant-Kern Canal Pipeline
Description
Construction of the Friant-Kern Canal Pipeline (FKCP) is complete. The FKCP is a new 4-1/2 mile long, 60-inch diameter, raw water pipeline that conveys surface (river) water from the Friant-Kern Canal to the existing Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF).
The pipeline serves as the primary and protected source of raw water for the NESWTF, enabling improved source water quality, increased reliability and greater flexibility in operating the existing treatment facility. The first mile of the pipeline was constructed as part of a prior, completed project.
Current Status
Complete
Anticipated Construction Schedule
June 2016 – May 2018
Estimated Construction Cost
$16.3 Million
Water System Rehabilitation and Replacement
Description
Over 260 wells that pump groundwater and over 1,800 miles of pipelines, some of which are close to 80 years old and need to be rehabilitated or replaced to ensure a reliable water supply.
Current Status
Varies. (See Project Finder for information specific to individual projects.)
Anticipated Construction Schedule
Varies. (See Project Finder for information specific to individual projects.)
Estimated construction cost
Approximately $16 million per year (2016-2020)
Groundwater Recharge
Description
Groundwater recharge projects replenish the aquifer, thereby raising the water table.
Current Status
Varies. (See Project Finder for information specific to individual projects.)
Anticipated Construction Schedule
Varies. (See Project Finder for information specific to individual projects.)
Estimated construction cost
$4.2 million
Recycled Water Transmission Mains (Southwest Quadrant)
Description
The Recycled Water Transmission Mains (RWTMs) Southwest Quadrant project includes six segments (SW1A, SW1B, SW1C, SW1C2, SW1D, and SW4) and one pump station (Pump Station No. 1). The project includes installation of approximately 17.8 miles of eight-inch through 54-inch diameter RWTMs. Use of recycled water is an important component of the City's long-term effort to ensure a sustainable water supply and reduce reliance on groundwater in the region. The City plans to use 25,000 acre-feet per year of recycled water for use at open spaces, parks, street medians, golf courses, cemeteries and groundwater recharge facilities. The RWTMs Southwest Quadrant will connect to the existing Regional Water Reclamation Facility, where the water will be treated for non-potable uses.
Current Status
SW1A: Complete
SW1B: Complete
SW1C: Complete
SW1C2: Construction
SW1D: Not in Construction
Pump Station No. 1: Construction
Anticipated Construction Schedule
SW1A: Completed
SW1B: Completed
SW1C: Completed
SW1C2: January 2018 – July 2018
SW1D: TBD
Pump Station No. 1: July 2017 – December 2017
Estimated Construction Cost
SW1A: $7.6 Million
SW1B: $9.3 Million
SW1C: $4.4 Million
SW1D: TBD
