Proposed Improvements to the Water System Infrastructure in the Anacostia Area of Washington, D.C. November 20, 2002 November 20, 2002 Prepared by Prepared for Our Customers, Council Members, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, and Concerned Stakeholders
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Proposed Improvements to the Water System Infrastructure in the Anacostia Area ofWashington, D.C.
Proposed Improvements to the Water System Infrastructure in the Anacostia Area ofWashington, D.C.
November 20, 2002November 20, 2002
Prepared by
Prepared for
Our Customers, Council Members, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, and Concerned Stakeholders
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Benefits from Proposed $40 Million ImprovementsBenefits from Proposed $40 Million Improvements
Maintains water quality
More reliable fire protection
Improved water pressure
Enhanced reliability for the community
Addresses water, fire, and maintenance challenges at the St. Elizabeths campus
Supports future development
St. Elizabeths Hospital overlooks the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.
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Anacostia Service Area ChallengesAnacostia Service Area Challenges
Low pressure in southern Anacostia (south of W Street, SE)
Low pressure at St. Elizabeths campus
Under utilization of water storage at Ft. Stanton Reservoirs
Old water transmission system
Aging equipment and building at Anacostia Pumping Station, constructed in 1913
Fire protection
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Improvements in AnacostiaImprovements in Anacostia
North Anacostia
South Anacostia
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Low Water Pressure vs. High Water PressureLow Water Pressure vs. High Water Pressure
Ft. Stanton
Reservoirs
Low pressure acceptability
threshold: 35 psi
Optimal water pressure: 50–80 psi
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43 psi
25 psi
34 psi
42 psi
Ft. Stanton Existing
Reservoirs
Before Conditions vs. After ConditionsBefore Conditions vs. After Conditions