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The Huron Expositor, 1969-06-05, Page 10Fan Fare Books 1S9 Ontario St. STRATFORD, ONTARIO Reserve Your Copy At Fan Fare . Books ONTARIO SCENE James Scott A wealth of information and fascinating pot-pourri,. here are Ontario's resort areas; theatres and galleries, restor- ed forts and pioneer villages, early settlers, geography, his- torical background, universi- ties, and social activities—all salted by the author's good- humoured sometimes wry commentary. One of Canada's most interesting and scenic provinces as seen by a sixth generation Ontarion. Illu- strated $6.95. deliver recommended flows with a sufficient residual pressure. Existing Storage As previously indicated the existing storage consists of an elevated tank and an underground reservoir having capacities of some 60, 000 and 140, 000 gal- lons respectively. The circular elevated tank stores water at a maximum level of approximately 90 feet above ground. This tank was repainted and repaired in 1965 when bottom and wall seam rivets were inspect- ed and replaced and a 1/4 inch thick coat of Glidden neoprene and 3 coats of CIL phenolic paint were applied to the interior. No detailed investigation of the tank was made for this report al- though the existence of a minor leak rnigfit be indicative of a continuing deterioration. 1980 Water Consumption , On the basis of projected population and water demands the following total projected 1980 water consumptions were determined. 1 *Average tray Demand (1980) Seaforth (incifiding 25 services out- side of the Corporation -273, 000 'gallons Seaforth, Egmondville and Harpurhay- 336, 000 gallons 2. Maximum Day Day Demand (1980) Seaforth 409', 000 gallons Seaforth, Egmondville and Harpurhay 504, 000 gallons The revised systerii;envis- ages the repracement of the ex- isting 60, 000 elevated storage tank, with a 500, 000 U. S. gal- lon (416, 670 Imperial gallons) elevated tank. The revised Sys- tem would provide 700. 000 gal- lons versus the required 7g9, 00,0 gallons or 96 per cent of the,pro,i- ected 1980 requirement for Sea' forth at a recommended level of mechanical reliability, (that 4, than last year's MiOala •comparably equipped.- • ;.; Now more car really does cost less. A your hydro R. S. BOX, Chaitman D'ORLEAN SILLS, Commtssioner P. C. J. SILLS, Mayor- WALTER SCOTT, Manager This Fathers' Day, give him a gift that works. An electrical gift. To help him with , his -chores or add more fun to his hobby. "'When you gO gift-hunting, think electric. (+ tr SEAFORTH .-13013PC UTILITY COMMISSION ;.• t. , Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior — General Repairs — Phone 527-0352 WEED FREE IF-111ELD MEAN ... HIGHER YIELDS! ti :ea coop Atrazine Atra-Oil and Weed Sprays IN STOCK SEED CORN .c0-OP -- JACQUES — FERTILIZER and SEED BEANS SEAFORTH FARMERS hon 47-0770 Sea orth :11 /II WEED KILLER For Every Weed! CO.OP .......... tr'..m....: •••• •:": %I.:, - .....t. • , I. 111';.*r . . :: . .........:,,,,.:..., • r r • "^ i i*/ ..., '.. as it • -• , ,I rd. p 1,/,' w s • t 1 '. . t 11 I P. • p or of id •.. 4 4,01. . , ';'I fitgli II. Y . 't ..1,f• . ' ill u .0, I 1 I i 1•11.4-fll.Sf"1, l 't i I r • •I Seaforth Water Works System The original water distrib- ution system, constructed prior to 1919, consiSted primarily of 6-inch diameter lines. Water- was supplied by two wells, one located at the easterly extrem- ity of Crombie Street and the other at the rear of the Town Hall. These wells are no longer in service. The elevated tank, con- structed about 1920, provides a storage capacity of approximate- ly 60, 000 gallons, The below mmo Engineers Recomm n SOON ! o the overall water works sys- ,tern since before 1951.because of the projected increa- noted and sanitary sewers, in the above of case and in general, will 1 1 ) EX1 sting Fi re se in water demand between now undoubtedly decrease the overall cost of improving and extending the required services. Therefore, this report, in combination with other studies performed for the 'Corporation, will provitle Sea- ' forth with a sound basis for plan ning and executing municipal works. This investigation was im- plemented by the Commission for. the purpose of 1) determining the adequa- cy of the existing plant for the supply, storage and distribution of water for the Town of Sea- forth; iigormulating a programme of planned orderly improvement and extension of these facilities for the next decade, in accord- ance with desirable engineering standards, and iii) developing an equitable rate structure having regard for the financing of the required im- provernenit and extensions to the system The Commission's actions in this regard are most timely in light of the proposed recon- struction of Main Street in 1969. The coordination of water main installation with road reconstruc- tion and the provision of storm Introduction grade rc-4!?ervoir dating from 1922 provides a further 140, 000 gal- lons of storage capacity. Between 1910 and 1959 min- or extensions to the distribution system were made. The water supply was augmented in 1931 by the putting into service of Well No. 3, located in the Fire Hall, and in 1948 by Well No.4, located at Gouinlock and Chalk Streets. 'These wells are still in service. Dctensions to the system after 1959 have gederal- ly been made using pipe ranging in size from 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch diameter. During normal operation the system is supplied from the elev- ated tank. In order to raise the operating pressure of the system, and thus increase fire flows, either a standby diesel or an electrically operated pump, or both, may be used. These. Un- its pump from the underground reservoir and have been a part Program for Water Syst em (s - 1968 - .87.1 gals• per day flows of 1250, 1000 and 800 g. p. In the light Of our experience rn, foi high-value commercial, we consider these water con- framed dwOing and general sumption figures to be high in residential 4eas as outlined in comparison with those for corn- Section 2.1. munities of similar size in South- We would note. at..this' point ern Ontario. An hydraulic gra- - that the Towq,:!firefightingequip- dient survey was therefore con- ment includes two pumpers of ducted to determine whether or 525 g. p. no. capacity each for a' not the leakage was of a generai total pumping capability of 1050 or specific nature. g. p. m. As mentioned earlier, The tests conducted however the principal requirement in did not indicate any significant water supply and distribution is pressure differences and it was the ability to deliver water in concluded that any leakage sufficient quantity to permit was therefore general and prob- pumpers of the Fire Department ably widespread. to obtain an &ler:Mate supply from During one of these series hydrants. To realize the full of tests, the water used between benefits of the fire pumper ca- 1;30 and-5:30a..m. on November parity, and the Fire pumg capac- 28, 1968 was calculated• to be ities of 1200 and 800 g. p. m. the 36,000 gallon's. The metered distribution system should be im- consumption of the Hbspital, proved, and the estimated consumption Incomplete loops due to of the Arena, totalled about dead endirle`figths of Main ex- 5, 400 gallons for the same per- reeding 600 feet between sup- iod. Hence, in the absence of porting mains and mains of less other major active consumers/ than the recommended minimum the 30, 600 gallons of unac- 6" size also contribute to are- counted for consumption over duCed system efficiency. this 4 hour period must be at- tributed to leakage and night consumption by'householders. ‘,1 i ) Hydrants. The 56 existing-hydrants serve a developed area of some 372 acres or an average of 153, - 000 square feet per hydrant. In comparison with the recommen- ded average area per hydrant of 110, 000 square feet, the exist- , ing system has about '72 per cent hydrant sufficiency. One particularly deficient area is that located south of the Canad- ian National Railway right-of- way, which is served by only 5 hydrants. ' Flow Capability Sectio.n lb )Oeneral' The ability of the existing . . distribution system to provide an Leakage Survey adequate fire flow was investig-. Actual meter readings.(that is, ated on the basis of the provision total pumpage) indicate the of a 20 p.s.i. residual pressure following overall average per at selected locations. capita water consumptions: Examination of the flow 1965 - 92. 5 gals. per day capabilities indicates the in- .1966 - 107. 5 gals. per day . ability of the distribution system 1967 - 98. 3 gals, per day to convey the recommended fire Existing Supply' ) Wells As pieviously discussed the existing supply consists of „two A generally accepted leak- age rate is in the order of 15 per cent of the water pumpage. It is our opinion that leakage from the Seaforth distribution system exceeds this desirable limit and would therefore be considered excessive. We recommend that this loss of water be reduced through a continuing' programme of leak age detection and repair . Until recently and under normal operating conditions, - each pump discharged to the elevated tank for alternating one week periods. During the past year, the Peerless pump has, on several occasions, been incapable of maintaining the supply and, consequently, both pumps were employed until the elevated storage tank was re- filled. Both pumps are controlled by a pressure switch which shuts .off either pump when the elev- ated tank has been filled to a predetermined level. This level results in an operating pressure of 40 p. s. J. in the distribution system at the elevated tank. • • and 1980, be even more exten- sive than the deficiencies which Currently obtain . No evaluation of the extent of these increased inadequacies was made. 1980 Water Demand Versus the Existi nr Distribution System The inadequacies of the existing distribution system will, Section 7 - RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRIORITIES Supply Based on the foregoing ob- servations respecting Well No. 3, and the associated Peerless pump, we recommend that a new well be developed and that Well No. 3 lie taken out of service. We stress that, whilst the ,clesired capacity of the new well instal- lation is 340 g. p. m. , there is no way in which such a capacity can be guaranteed. The proposed well has been located, in so far as possible, in the best available position within the Town, both (Continued on Page 12) Normally, you expect to pay more to get more. So you'd naturally expect Canada's favourite car, Impala, to cost more than a '68 Impala with the same equipment. Well . . . the price spiral Stops right here. • Like an example? Take our Impala Custom. Coupe, equipped with a 300-4p Turbo-Fire N8, power front disc brakes, Turbo Hydra-matic trans- mission, head restraints, whitewalls and wheel coy- era. And we'll take $120.60* off last yeat's price. 'Based on manufacturer's suggested maximum retail prices, including federal sales and excise tax and suggested dealer delivery and handling charges. How come? Because this year we've cut the price on the 300-hp motor, the Turbo Hydra-matic trans- mission and the power discs, and we've made head restraints standard equipment. So you save a bundle. And on top of all this,, Impala's a better tar this year: By now you should be getting the mes- sage. year: car, less money. And, your 'Chevrolet dealer will be happy to prove it. ofte.vi7tot.E.T Pacesetter Values ii)Qualit,y of 'Water Supplied All available tests on water pumped from the existing wells indicate a very satisfactory qua- lity. It should however be no- ted that the water is very hard, generally from 300 to 400 parts per million as calcium carbonate. This condition may be detrimen- ' tai to the distribution. system as calcification of mains results, In increased pipe roughness, and ' decreased capacity, thereby re- ducing the systems ability to with the largest capacity pump out of service). Any new storage facility should have a structural life- time of approximately 50 years as has been the case with the ex- isting elevated tank. Therefore any such new tank should be cap- able of being incorporated in an ultimate system providing a water demand projected 50 years into the future, Although there are no reliable bases for project- ing either population or water consumption for this condition, the proposed 417, 000 gallon el- evated tank could be incorporat- ed into any ultimate systein by addition of storage or pumping facilities if and when required. SEE YOUR LOCAL AUYHORIZEO CHEVROLET DEALER SEAFORTH MOTORS Main street North- Phone 527-1750 — Seaforth, Ont.