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Show l1hm HJJSndtah Basin IBltandlardl June 29. 1988 - Page 11 basic needs is a full time job Moat people, whether it ie in Roosevelt or any other community where basic aervicea auch aa water end sewer ere provided, seldom pause to consider the amount of time and work needed to provide the water they drink or to remove the sewage they generate, every day. to Bernell .'According Buchanan, Public Works Director e for Roosevelt, it is a responsibility providing for the needs of the community, with services that most people take for granted, but expect to always be there when needed. ' Buchanan said that when people turn their taps, they expect plenty of clean, palatable water to be available for their needs without really thinkinghow it got there or where it goes when they are done with For the last four years, (the system is entering ifs fifth season), Roosevelts main water supply has been drawn from the Haydn well system of three wells, full-tim- it. 15 miles northeast of Roosevelt, mi to just past Neola. The three wells, pumping and treatment system, as well as the pipes were funded by a loan from the Impact board and other aamo. sources. According to Buchanan, the three wells are capable of putting out around six million gallons per 24 hour period at 100 capacity, be staying about tha Tha actual pump is down about 150 fact in the well shaft, (with the motor above ground) but the draw level on the walla rangea from 5 feet above the knraat. draw on the pump on number 1, to over 112 feet on well number 8. Well number one, (which haa been completely overhauled aince laat year and ia baaically a new pump), ia being uaed continuoudy aa it drawa more Band than the other two pumps, but drawa leu when uaed continuously venue operation. Well number two drawa leu Band than number one, but still hu been in use for four seasons. Well number three ia screened and pulls no sand. Buchanan said that if one pump did go down, the other two, e operating at fell capacity, could handle the basic needa of the community until the other was repaired, withoutrationing If two went down, (not likely), temporary rationing would be necessary, but that the city has contingency plans drawn up and ready to implement ifneeded andalternide water sources available so that even at wont case, water for drinking would be available for local dtixena. However, though detailed plana and contingency sources are available, the current supply is more than adequate for the foreseeable future, according to Buchanan, unless something drastic happens. After the water is pumped from the wells, it is sent into a 800.000 gallon "surge tank located near the wells where it is chlorinated with gaseous chlorine to purify it of any bacteria. Buchanan said that the state requires the purification of the water because the wells are considered "shallow wells, so the city complies with the regulations, but that the water would be alright without Ifs just an extra step that makes sure the water is safe for drinking. After the water leaves the surge tank it is piped through a 20 inch line towards Neola and then splits off towards Roosevelt. Neola draws ifs water from the Roosevelt system through a cooperative agreement as it would be cheaper than building a treatment facility for their system. The water then reaches a gallon tank outside of Roosevelt where it goes through a pressure reducing valve, dropping the water pressure from 300 psi to 11 psi. The valve is another "problem area for Buchanan, as the stainless stesl reducing cylinder, which is 18 inches long and ten inches in diameter is suffering constant erosion" from the water scouring it. If there ia sand in the system, the wear is even greater, lmt the cylinder lasts about a year to a year and a half before the water wears it down to a point it must be replaced, a four to six hour 50-5- operating round the dock. So far even though there have been a few times all three pumps have been operating at the same time, it isn't continuously. Currently, pump number one e is operating at about 1000 gallons a minute. Pumps two and three have been operating around 80 of the time at 1600 to 1500 gallons a minute each, as atop-eta- rt full-tim- needed. Buchanan said the aquifer that the wells are drawing from seems to be a pretty good one, as even with the wells pulling three to four million gallons a day from n level it, that the fall-tim- draw-dow- I . it two-milli- FINE TUNING-Bem- cll Buchanan adjusts the settings on Hadyn Well number two. The remote sensing system allows him to monitor the operation of the wells without always being on site. Roosevelt is currently using between three to four million gallons of culinary water a day, which comes from the three wells. job. Water is also stored in a million gallon just south of the larger tank and valve system as well as another million gallon tank and 500.000 gallon tank cm. R" hill, just outside of town. From there the line splits, with one 16 inch line going to the high pressure aonenearthegolfcourseandan 18 line going into the city. Currently the golf course is drawing ifs water from the Dry Gulch system, but if water shortages arise, it may draw from the citys line. Buchanan said that in that case, two wells in the Hancock Cove area which could provide 150 and 300 gallons a minute, inch could be switched into the system - to make up the difference in providing water to the area. Another part of the system that most people dont think about, (nor really would want to think about normally), is what happens to the sewage that homes generate. Buchanan said that the sewer system is mostly gravity flow, with the materials starting to break down and decay even before it reaches the citys sewer lagoons southeast of town. There, raw or untreated sewage flows from an open pipe into a 50 acre lagoon, where bacteria attack it, breaking it down into more basic elements. The materials then move through two other lagoons PRESSURE JOB -- This pressure reducing valve system takes the line pressure from 300 psi to less than 50 psi, but the stainless steel valve cylinder is worn down by the water in oily a year or so because of the scouring action of the water and occassional mnH nr orir nnrtirW FRESH VEGGIES-Inma- tes at the County Jail now have their own garden located behind the facility in Duchesne, to suppliment their diets with over 25 different vegetables including com, pole beans, carrots, tomatos, onions, cabbage and other fresh produce. The garden also gives some of the inmates something constructive to do with their time, which has positive results as well as something good for the dinner tabic... of SO acres each before reaching a final 63 acre lagoon. The whole process takes about 30 days, says Buchanan, but. that as far as bacteria is concerned, water that reaches the final lagoon is more pure than the irrigation canal water that is nearby. The water is then numned. fif evaooration isn't l ' A ' i : . n . ; J;. . Vi'k l : -- f Vv , V - LARGE CROWDS -- Between 1 000-- 1 500 people came to the Roosevelt Boy s B ascball Awards Night on June 24 in the old park. Every boy that participated received an award and there were several other awards, Mowed by a watermelon bash, a dance as well as hot dogs and apple pie... enough) to the dty sewer firm, where itcenbeused to water crops or grasses. Technically, the water, with normal treatment procedures, would be drinkable, Roosevelt doesn't reuse its waste water that way, though Buchanan said some of the larger cities do. Most people would be bothered by the idea of where the water came from, he explained, even if they knew it was pure by the time it reached them. Even though the sewer lines are routinely cleaned on an schedule, (with problem areas more frequently), Buchanan said that the biggest problems are soap and grease. Soap is something they cant get away from, but that when people pour grease down their drains, it combines with soap and forms massive plugs" in the system that are hard to clean out. The plugs can be broken up, but often reform" farther down the line. Buchanan said the problem was more often found in areas when homes or apartments were being rented out, rather than the permanent dwelling owners ar- - Wed really appreciate it if people wouldn't pour grease down their drains, even if they have a garbage disposal, as it will still combine with soap particles somewhere down the line and form a plug. This can cause backups not only for them, but for their neigh- -' bora down the line as well sometimes. The Vernal District of BLM is seeking nominations for persons to fill four positions on the Va- cancies will be occurring in the following categories: Renewable Resources, Environmental Proand tection, Elected Official. Any person or group wishing to nominate someone to the Vernal District Advisory Council should send a letter of nomination to the Vernal District Office located at 170 South 500 East, Vernal Utah 84078. Any mature, responsible adult living within the District borders may be nominated, but no one should be nominated without first determining that persons vnllinmiMe fn ggpygl e, Chamber seeks talent for performance The Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a talent number to perform during the Rough Rider Days celebration during the Fourth of July weekend. Anyone who is inter- ested should contact Lorie Evans at at 722-518- 722-459- 8 or Kathy or Folly 3. Veterans sought for parade All area veterans interested in participating in the Big Stuff parade to honor veterans and the armed forces, should contact 3 for details. Those persons with Big Mike or Brenda at Stuff vehicles that would like to participate in the parade should also contact Mike for detaila. 722-228- Veterans representative to visit A service officer from the American Legion in Salt Lake City will be at the Roosevelt Job Service on Tuesday, July 19, 1988 from 2 to 4 p.m. to assist veterans, widows and dependents in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting applications and other items. This is a free service and veterans need not be a member of the Legion to qualify for the assistance. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Childrens Arts Festival will be held at mom Lake Electric Building, Wednesday, June 29. Related Art Botehs will be painting storytelling, clown face making, theatre state, stamp inking make-u- p application and others as well. There will be a $5 per child door fee. Adults are admitted free. The public is invited to attend this first annual fair. The booths will be open between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information all Marsha Drake at irt vacancies Public-at-Larg- Due to the Fourth of July Holiday, when the Standard will be the deadline for submissions, advertisingand other items of information will be 5 p.m. Thursday, June 30, instead of the normal 5 p.m. Friday deadline, for that week. Hie paper will still come out on ifs regular day, Wednesday, July 6, but items submitted after 5 pm. on Thursday, June 30 will be held for the July 13 issue, so be sure and get your items in before the deadline. We appreciate your cooperation! closed, Childerns' Art Festival to be held Council Districts Advisory Council. Standard to be closed on July 4 722-487- 7. Family History Center to be closed The Family History Center, (otherwise known as the Genealogy Library) in the East Stake Center in Roosevelt will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the month of July. The center will also be closed all day July 4. CPR class offered at DCH Duchesne County Hospital will once again offer instruction on basic life support, resusciatim. The course, taught by Carol Rasmussen, RN, will be Tuesday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee for the course is $15.00. Early registration is encouraged --con tact Carol Grimaud at the hospital, extension 136. Wear comfortable clothing and coma to learn valuable training that may one day save the life of a loved me. cardio-pulmona- ry 722-469- 1, |