Current Projects

Scope of Project: This project involved installing a new HDPE vent and HDPE hatch, as well as replacing the light fixture on top of the tank. The interior of the tank was thoroughly cleaned, sandblasted, and recoated. Exterior surfaces were cleaned and painted. To maintain harmony with the natural surroundings, the tank was painted in a tree-inspired color, minimizing its environmental impact.

Contractor: Consolidated Tank, LLC

Total Cost: $99,500.00

Estimated Project Completion: 1^st Quarter of 2026

Project Update: Completed

Tank Service Completion

The 84,500-gallon standpipe tank has successfully been restored to service following the recent project. This milestone marks a significant step in ensuring the continued reliability of our water supply system.

Customer Impact and Appreciation

We sincerely thank our customers who experienced low water pressure and outages during the initial phases of the project. Your patience and understanding were greatly appreciated as we worked diligently to complete the necessary upgrades.

Preventive Measures for Future Maintenance

To minimize disruptions during future routine service and maintenance of the tank, additional steps have now been implemented. These new measures are designed to prevent issues similar to those encountered earlier in the project, ensuring a smoother process for all customers moving forward.

The proposed project includes the replacement of over two miles of problematic water line which carries the majority of the water produced by the system.  This line has frequent breaks resulting in customer service outages and boil water notices. The project also includes replacing the river crossing and adding a new crossing by boring under the river.  The existing crossing is the only way water can be delivered to customers north of the river.  Another aspect of the project is to increase the production capacity of the system wells to address capacity issues.  There are other minor tasks in the project, including replacing a small storage tank and repair of some deep connections. 

Peachtree Well #1 is currently undergoing a mechanical rehabilitaion after the motor shaft on the motor locked and would not spin freely.  This repair and rehabilitation includes repairing of the well motor, and replacement of the pump bowl, column assembly, and discharge head. 

This well was constructed in 1987.  The total depth is 786'.  Workers were only able to reach 776'.  In an attempt to return the well to its original depth, debris will be air lifted out of the bottom of the well.  Upon project completion, an additional downhole video survey will be conducted to determine if the well will produce more gallons per minute.

We expect this project to be completed early March of 2016. 

UJCWA has completed the installation of a new back up water tank and a new primary water tank at the Peachtree Plant. 

UJCWA has completed the installation of a new Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system.  Meter readings are now transmitted via radio waves to a handheld device in a UJCWA truck.  The AMR system will significantly reduce meter reading errors and expedite the meter reading process.  Furthermore, through the utilization of an interface with an AMR Meter Register, UJCWA Employees can conduct a "Data Profile" of the customer's water usage history and allow the determination of water consumption patterns and possible customer water leaks.