Water Resources EngineeringWater Supply Storage and Booster Pump Station
South Huntington Water District: In its High Pressure Zone 1, the Water District was already experiencing low water pressure and distribution problems, especially with the extensive amount of automatic irrigation systems in use.
The addition of new housing developments in this high pressure zone had put even more stress onto a system which was already near its peak capacity. The key to solving this problem was designing a water supply facility, along with distribution system improvements, in the best possible location to most effectively improve the Water District's capacity and capability. The new plant included a new 2.02 MGD supply well, 1.5 MG ground storage tank and 6.48 MGD booster pumping system.
The plant was also designed for expansion to include a second 2.02 MGD supply well. The ground storage and booster pump capacity will permit a short-term flow rate of 4,500 GPM during peak demand periods. In addition, a transmission main was jacked under the Northern State Parkway to connect the southern half of the High Zone 1 distribution system to the northern half. This was done to enhance the transmission capabilities of High Zone 1 and maximize the output of Plant No. 19.
