Field of Dreams Stand-by Supplemental Power System Project

June 11, 2011Littlerock Fire Station7 pm

Field of DreamsStand-by Supplemental Power System Project

Background• Power failures in past years• Recent power failure of 2012 resulted in the

required chlorination of our water system• Primarily a health issue• Expensive• Inconvenient• FOD on the DOH watch list for potential mandatory

permanent chlorination• Disruption of our daily routine• Water use• Septic use

Water System

Septic System

Residential Septic

Solutions• Supplemental power committee formed • Three main systems required power to

achieve our objectives • Storage tank and pump house (distribution

point)Permanent 45 KW natural gas generator Mounted on concrete base with natural gas line installed by PSE

Solutions, cont.• Wells and septic fields

Portable 20KW diesel generatorTrailer mounted to alternate from wells to septic fields

Each system not needed to be powered 100% of the time• Wells once per 4-5 days (depending on

season)• Septic once per 5-6 days

Solutions, cont.• Maintains system pressure for normal

residential use

• Recommended by FOD BOD

Costs: Storage Tank and Pump HouseItems Cost45 KW generator

$15,000PSE installation

$4,250FOD labor and equipment

$1,000Concrete pad

$200Electrical Panel

$900Electrical Panel Installation

$2,350Total

$23,700

Costs: Field System (wells & septic)Items Cost20 KW diesel generator

$11,500Trailer

$1,000Fuel tank – 45 gallon

$500Electrical power cable

$350Total

$13,350

Total Cost of System$37,050+ TAX

FinancingCurrent Loan• Water system loan balance $ 134,000• Loan matures approximately 6 years• Monthly payment $ 2705• Interest rate 8.5% Refinanced Loan• Add $40,000 to the existing loan $ 174,000• Loan matures approximately 7.5 years• Monthly payment $ 2705• Interest rate 6.25%

Refinanced Loan means…No special assessments or other out of pocket

increase in costs

Homeowner Septic Precautions• With water pressure, you need a means of

pumping your septic tank into community lines• Requires a personal generator and transfer switch

to pump your tank• Without electrical hook up, potential for system

back up into home or yard• Homeowner responsible for proper use of their

septic system

Homeowners have Home Septic responsibility in addition to the

Main Water and Septic Stand-by Power Improvements