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Elk Elk River comprehensive Plan R1VeY The size and location of the sanitary sewer collection system influences the ability to expand the system, which results in a limit to the growth and development of land. Areas outside of the urban service area are included in this limitation, the area currently being mined as identified in Figure 5-1 : Existing Land Use is a critical area. Projected areas of development and flow from un-sewered connections from the Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan were used to estimate the average daily flow (ADF) at 3,980,000 gallons for the year 2035. Improvements to the wastewater treatment facility will be necessary to meet the requirements for this future planned growth to meet the design approved by the City. Improvements to the wastewater treatment facility are anticipated to occur over the next several years as outlined in the Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan and should be incorporated into the City's CIP accordingly. Wastewater flows will be monitored by the City and Treatment Facility improvements will be completed as flows increase. Elk River( .-,� Municipal Utilities Water System ERMU's water system contains over 78 miles of water mains and 4 water towers that have a total A key element of this section of the Plan is to ensure capacity of approximately 4,000,000 gallons of that the City of Elk River provides a safe and adequate water. Peak day water pumped in 2012 was on July water supply. A sufficient water supply is a fundamental 16th with 4,420,000 gallons and 2012 water sales prerequisite for community growth and sustainability. were 727,912,000 gallons. Obtaining, protecting and distributing drinking water that System improvements undertaken by ERMU since meets health standards is one of the most important 2004 include: added 3 miles of main, changed functions performed by a community. In addition, water over 4,000 meters to automated meter reading, pressures must be maintained for health, convenience, completed a 20 year wellhead protection plan, and and to meet multiple and simultaneous demands by local modified pressure zones in the City to optimize residents. existing pressure by installing RPZ valves. ERMU It is important to also maintain adequate water pressure also installed additional well filter equipment to better and supply for fire protection. The City must maintain serve the long term growth of the City. and expand its present system to ensure reliability and Water efficiency and conservation efforts have been meet increasing water demands and quality standards. increased as the concern for the longevity of the Strategic improvements to support desirable growth aquifers in the state. The water utility implemented patterns will be critical as well. a rebate program to promote the installation of Smart ERMU operates the water system for the City of Elk River Irrigation Controllers, implemented tiered pricing and has done so since its creation on October 4, 1945 by structures to promote water efficiency, and provided the City Council. Water is supplied from 8 wells ranging rebates and rate schedules for customers that from 225 to 406 feet in depth with water drawn from the irrigate using the most efficient equipment available. Mr. Simon Hinckley aquifer. The wells range in capacity There are also programs for smaller customers that from 650 to 1,300 gallons per minute (gpm). The water promote rain gardens and water barrels for residential utility is positioned well for the long term growth with the customers. These efforts support the long term capability of providing over 8 million gallons of water per growth of the City and water supply. day to local residents and businesses. Chapter 8: Utilities / 91