General Manager’s Letter – August 26, 2010

Aerojet Groundwater Remediation Project:
The construction of the Aerojet Groundwater Treatment and Extraction Facility (GET) has been completed at Ancil Hoffman Park. The GET facility has been in operation since May of 2010. Treated water from the GET facility is used to irrigate the Ancil Hoffman golf course reducing water use at the golf course by 125 million gallons annually.

It has been seven years since CWD received the first report that the plume from Aerojet had migrated under the American River. Since that time CWD has partnered with Aerojet to construct two (2) GET facilities within Carmichael to protect our groundwater supply. A third GET facility has been constructed in Rancho Cordova to help capture the plume.

The three regulatory agencies Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) who have oversight for the Aerojet plume have hailed this a successful project and a model for multi-agency collaboration.

Legislation:
CWD is working with the Regional Water Authority (RWA) - Sacramento Water Alliance (SWA) on numerous bills coming out of this year’s session of the legislature. The Bills consist of the Bay Delta, water rights protection, groundwater management plans, water conservation and recycling.

Meter Project Continues:
CWD has received a $550,000 Federal Grant to accelerate the installation of water meters. By the end of this fiscal year the District will have completed over 10,200 installations. The final 1,300 installations will be completed by the fiscal year end of 2012. For those customers transitioning to metered rate or that already have a meter installed, I highly recommend that you contact the District office and request a free water audit. The water audit can show you ways to reduce your usage and lower your water bill.

Water Main Replacement Project for 2010-2011:
Water main replacement projects are scheduled for completion on the following streets: Lillian Lane; Shurwin Lane; Dotty Street and Tarshes Drive.

Sincerely,
Steven M. Nugent