What We’re Working On
Current progress and future goals for the Capital Projects for LCWSA:
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In February 2022 the Livingston County Board of Supervisors authorized the Authority to develop a water supply project to benefit the communities impacted by the AkzoNobel salt mine collapse. These municipalities are primarily the Towns of Leicester and York and secondarily the Towns of Geneseo, Mt. Morris and Avon. In 2022 the Authority, and its engineering consultants worked diligently on the planning and development of this regional water supply project.
As a result, the Authority has recently proposed the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project (the “Project”) to achieve the County’s interest in providing enhanced public drinking water infrastructure for the Towns of Leicester and York, as well as supporting regional interests of providing greater access to affordable safe drinking water for all participating municipalities. In September 2022, the Authority issued an Engineering Report providing an overview and recommendation for the regional water project. This report focused on potable water supply, transmission, distribution, and storage required to provide increased capacity and reliable drinking water to the impacted communities. This planning phase examined multiple alternatives while considering several variables including cost, customer gain, water rates, potential development, energy efficiency, as well as the potential for intermunicipal cooperation to provide water to as many residents as possible.
In December 2022 the Authority was awarded $5,000,000 through the NYS Environmental Facilities Cooperation Water Infrastructure Investment Act (the “WIIA”) program for the proposed project.
Throughout 2023 the Authority worked with Livingston County and its municipal partners to finalize the project scope, which now includes the installation of over 25 miles of new transmission and distribution piping, a new water tank in Leicester, TTHM removal systems in the Leicester and Village of Geneseo water tanks, upgrades to the Village of Geneseo water treatment plant, improvements to the York pump station and improved interconnections between the Authority, Geneseo and Mt. Morris. Amendment #1 to the original Engineering Report was issued March 2024.
Water supply and intermunicipal agreements are currently in the process of being approved and it is anticipated that the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project will begin design later in 2024.
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Phase 1 was completed in 2022. This phase was $3,200,000 and included the installation of approximately 18,000 linear feet of water main to connect the existing Consolidated Water District in the Town of Groveland to the existing ARS water system and water storage tank. The Groveland Station interconnection included the installation of approximately 2,000 linear feet of water main connecting the existing Groveland Station water main and the existing water main in the Town of Groveland. In addition, the Authority replaced over 2,100 water meters throughout the entire system.
Phases 2 was completed in 2023. This phase was $1,070,000 and included the replacement of water service laterals on Stone Hill Rd., installing a redundant water line connection under the Conesus Creek and various other water distribution improvements throughout the Consolidated Water District.
Phase 3 was completed in spring 2024. This phase was $500,000 and included upgrades to six disinfection systems throughout the Consolidated Water District and a TTHM tank removal system in the Airport water storage tank.
Phase 4 of the project is $3,600,000 and includes the construction of a new 3-million-gallon water storage tank, various SCADA upgrades throughout the water distribution system and relocation of water service laterals along Big Tree Rd. Phase 4 is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Total project cost of all construction phases, including engineering, is $9,250,000. The Authority has received $3,000,000 in grant funds provided by the NYSEFC WIIA program and a 30-year low interest loan to complete the project.
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This project includes the design and upgrades to 50 assets in the Authority’s supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. This will address deficiencies in the current system including, the development of a modern and reliable communications infrastructure plan across all remote system assets and the collaborative development of a design standard for communication systems, automation equipment, control elements, and monitoring devices.
This project is expected to be completed by summer 2024 and is estimated to cost $1.5M. Funding for this project is part of the Countywide Water System Improvements and Conesus Lake Pump Station Improvements projects.
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The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (SPDES) Permit for the Lakeville Wastewater Treatment Plant includes a compliance schedule for phosphorus limitation that began August 1, 2022, meeting the effluent limit of 1 mg/L.
The long-term proposed solution includes a heated building fully enclosing the chemical feed system including the tank and pumps. The enclosure also fully protects the equipment from UV degradation and other weather elements.
In December 2021 the Authority was awarded a grant, through the NYSDEC WQIP program, for $198,055, of the construction costs. The remaining construction cost and engineering costs equal a local share of $190,945. Project construction started in July 2023 and the project was completed May 2024.
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This project included various improvements and upgrades to the existing sanitary sewer collection system. Authority staff cleaned and televised several thousand feet of sewer main over the past two years and inspected over 1,000 manholes. As a result, the Authority prioritized the sewer mains and manholes in need of repairs and are in the process of making the following improvements:
- 125 manholes will receive new frames and covers; Authority crews have already completed over 60 manhole covers in the Village of Livonia.
- Over 6,000 feet of sanitary sewer main received Cured-in-Place Lining in 2023.
- 45 manholes were cleaned, grouted, and lined with a polymer lining system to both strengthen the manhole, prevent leaks, and extend the life of the structure. This work was completed in 2023.
- Other miscellaneous improvements include replacing sections of sewer mains and adjusting manhole covers throughout the collection system.
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The Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority provides sewer service to approximately 3,600 accounts for sewer collection and wastewater treatment through 54 miles of sewer main, 46 pump stations, and 2 regional wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF’s). Specifically, 26 pump stations that serve the area around Conesus Lake were installed in 1968. The continued maintenance and phased improvements of the pump stations is a critical element to providing safe, reliable sanitary sewer collection services for years to come.
An evaluation that was recently completed identified several improvements at each pump station that serves the area around Conesus Lake, including the replacement of the pumps and controls. Pump replacements include motors, piping, and valves, and are the most critical components, as a pump (53-years old) or control failure could lead to a sewer overflow into Conesus Lake. Additional improvements to the pump stations include SCADA upgrades, modifications to duct work and louvers at some of the pump stations, replacement of some stand-by generators, painting and cleaning of the drywells, upgrading the lighting in the building and drywells, replacement of the automatic transfer switches, including locating the generator plug to the exterior of the building and miscellaneous building improvement (repointing, foundation repairs, steps, conduits, etc.)
Total project cost is estimated to be $9,000,000. The Authority has received a $1,750,000 grant through NYSEFC WIIA program and a $2,500,000 grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and a 30-year interest-free loan to complete the project. The project is expected to be completed by 2025.