Background
Location: Bly Water District (Bly, OR)
Program: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
When: June 2017
Who: Local Government
Population: 500
Problem
Single well with a failing pump where production has dropped by over 50% (i.e., 700 gpm to 300 gpm).
Water loss and reduced pressure due to many vulnerable and undersized distribution mains throughout their system.
Funding
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
Amount funded: $305,320 DWSRF (30-year loan at 1% disadvantaged) $487,980 DWSRF principal forgiveness
$793,300 Total
Results
The water system will plan, design, and construct a new well.
Replace 22,000 feet of distribution mains and install metering system.