Summary of completed and in-progress capital projects in the past year Cash reserve levels for the Water Fund
This annual progress report provides an overall update to the City Council, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (INRAC), and Fullerton ratepayers on water-related capital improvement projects (CIP) and revenue realized as a result of 2019 Water Rate Study and subsequent water rate changes effective in July 1, 2020.
This report includes:
JULY 2020-JUNE 2021
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WATER DIVISION
303 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE
FULLERTON, CA 92832
CITY OF FULLERTONWATER RATE PROGRESS REPORT
Fullerton successfully exceeded its goal to replace six miles of pipeline in the last two years. With 4.99 miles replaced and 3.34 miles in construction, the City is
actively investing in the future of our water supply.
The projects listed below are for the reporting period of FY 21 with prior projects listed on page 4.
• Chapman/Basque-Euclid (0.06 miles)
• Loma Alta Area Infrastructure (1.65 miles)
• Jacaranda Drake Area Infrastructure (0.11 miles)
• Commonwealth/Basque-Acacia (0.93 miles)
PROJECTS IN-CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS COMPLETED IN FY 21
INVESTMENT IN FULLERTON WATERINFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS IN-DESIGN
8.33 miles
4.99 miles replaced
3.34 miles in construction
• West Ash Infrastructure (0.76 miles)
• Victoria Drive Infrastructure (0.81 miles)
• Euclid: Williamson to Fern (0.49 miles)
• Well 7 Destruction and Well 7A Drilling
• Kimberly Well 1A PFAS Water Treatment Plant
• Water Valve Replacement
• Marion Area Infrastructure
• Hermosa Infrastructure
• Gilbert St/Iris Court Water Main
• Hidden Lakes Water Main
• Mark III Water Main
• Water Main – Various Locations
• San Juan Area Infrastructure
• Las Palmas Booster Pump Station
• Electrical Generator Upgrades
• Christlieb Well 15A Rehabilitation
• Tank Farm 2D Tank 2 Rehabilitation
• Coyote 1C Tank Rehabilitation
• Water System SCADA Upgrade
• Main Plant PFAS Water Treatment Plant
PIPELINE PROJECTS (2.75 MILES)
OTHER PROJECTS
• Nutwood/Yale Infrastructure (1.28 miles)
The City continues to face challenges
related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Costs for
construction and materials have escalated
and may impact the City's ability to realize
goals for future projects.
CHALLENGES
FY20-21 Water Fund Rev & Exp (Millions)
The City of Fullerton, in partnership with the Orange
County Water District (OCWD), began operation of the
Kimberly Well 1A PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances) Treatment Plant. This facility removes
perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane
sulfonate (PFOS) from local well water.
OCWD has a vested interest in the Treatment Plant as
they paid for design and construction costs. The
operation and maintenance costs are shared evenly
between OCWD and the City.
Operation of the Treatment Plant began in June 2021
and the facility treats up to 2,400 gallons of water per minute. This effort helps ensure a reliable local
drinking water supply for Fullerton.
*This excludes one-time revenues such as unrealized gain/loss on investment, contributed asset from developers, and premium on bond sales ** Includes encumbrance
Source: 2019 Water Rate Study, City of Fullerton 2020-21 ACFR, & 2020-21 ONESolution Reports
FULLERTON MAKES HISTORY WITH ORANGE
COUNTY’S FIRST OPERATING PFAS
TREATMENT PLANT
WHERE ARE WE?
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The Las Palmas Pump Station, constructed in 1963, has had minimal rehabilitation during its lifetime. The project includes the replacement of existing pumps and motor control center, site work, and installation of a connection for a portable emergency generator, improving safety for the work force and water supply reliability.
Many of the City's water facilities are vulnerable during an extended loss of power. These facilities are critical for providing residents clean drinking water during emergency situations and without upgrades would be rendered inoperable. A consultant will perform an electrical condition and generator assessment study in order to prioritize generator upgrades.
Once the study’s recommendations have been implemented, these necessary upgrades will provide permanent generator(s) and/or generator connections to the City's most critical water facilities.
To maximize production of less expensive groundwater supply, this project consists of the destruction of existing Well 7 and the construction of new Well 7A. Well 7, constructed in 1963, has been offline since 2014 due to low production and poor water quality caused by the North Orange County plume. The construction of Well 7A will be completed in two phases:
drilling and equipping. Drilling activities began in February 2021. Design of the equipping phase will begin in Spring 2022.
The construction of Well 7A is funded by two grants which were awarded in FY 2020-21 and together amount to approximately $1.87 million.
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR UPGRADES
LAS PALMAS PUMP STATION UPGRADES
WELL 7 DESTRUCTION AND WELL 7A DRILLING
For more information and full project worksheets, visit www.CityofFullerton.com/CIP Your at Work!
FULLERTON WATER CIP PROJECTS
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is a state mandated document required to be renewed every five years. The UWMP assists in planning for future water supplies while encouraging the efficient use of water today. It includes a description of water conservation and water management activities the City currently conducts or may conduct within the next twenty years. The UWMP was approved by the Infrastructure and Natural Resource Advisory Committee (INRAC) on May 12, 2021 and by the Fullerton City Council on May 18, 2021.
PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
PIPELINE PROJECTS (2.24 MILES)
OTHER PROJECTS
• Laguna Booster Pump Station Upgrades
• Rehabilitation of Lower Acacia Reservoir
• MWD Connection Supply Reactivation
• Construction Debris Recycling
• Basque Storm Drain (Water Relocation)
• El Rancho Vista Infrastructure (1.65 miles)
• Valencia/Brookhurst-S Basque (0.59 miles)