Kneehill County council granted requests to boost water output for two residents. The decisions were made at the Sept. 28 regular meeting of council.
John McKiernan, manager of environmental services, presented both requests.
The first came from the Churchill district and the applicant name had been removed from the engineering report.
“A resident has requested an increase to water volume by engaging in a water model to see if the increase in volume is feasible,” stated McKiernan’s first report.
“WSP was used as the engineering firm to run the water model and concluded that the current service is able to be increased to 8 igpm with minimal effect on the system.”
McKiernan referred to engineering firm WSP’s report on water flow modelling. “As per your submitted request we completed a water model for the service connection at NW 15-28-20-W4M,” stated the report signed byTarek Saman.
“Based on a maximum flow of 1700 l/day, the model indicates the ability to meet a flow of 8.0 Igpm at 81 psi.
“The service can be installed with minimal effect on the system. Our model is set up that all service connections installed whether tied in or not will pull maximum daily demand during the assessment of a proposed additional service.”
McKiernan added that Kneehill County has a policy in place for requests such as this and includes the stipulation the applicant must pay a fee of $10,000 per riser which is described in the master rates bylaw as “Approved Increase For Rural Water Volume.”
Coun. Debbie Penner asked if this was an existing service, to which McKiernan answered “Yes.”
Penner asked if this request is granted, can more residents in that area request the same increase?
McKiernan answered there aren’t that many residents in that area and their requests would also have to be put through a water model.
Councillors unanimously approved the Churchill water system increase request.
Selkirk request
Councillors also read about a request from a resident in the Selkirk water system.
“A ratepayer has requested an increase to water volume by engaging in a water model to see if the increase in volume is feasible,” stated McKiernan’s second report.
“WSP was used as the engineering firm to run the water model and concluded that the current service is able to be increased to 8 igpm with minimal effect on the system.”
It was stated during the discussion this application came from Sunterra Farms Greenhouse.
McKiernan noted this applicant would also be required to pay the aforementioned fee.
Coun. Glen Keiver stated he thought the Selkirk area was serviced from Acme. McKiernan responded that it was for wastewater only.
Councillors unanimously approved the request.
Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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