Project Logistics
Project Goals and Scope
LAFWTP Plant Overview
LAFWTP Treatment Processes
LAFWTP Electrical Distribution System
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Who are the PEs for this project?

Erl and Sarah

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Which distribution pump are we demoing?

Leland No. 1

100

Who is the Treatment Plant Supervisor?

Kenton
100

Where does the filter backwash supernatant go after the gravity thickener?

LAF AQ 1 & 2 (after weir)

100

What is the voltage of the PG&E service?

21kV

200

What is the design budget?

4.1M

200

Why are we adding a CCB (3 reasons)?

Increase plant capacity

Reduce DBPs

Operational flexibility/reliability

Eliminate need for Briones Disinfection Facility Improvements


200

Which AQ runs right next to the proposed power building location? Which runs next to the proposed CCB location?

Power building: LAF2

CCB: LAF1

200

What is the difference between an inline treatment plant and a conventional treatment plant?

Inline plant does not have flocculation and sedimentation.

200

What voltage feeds the pumping plants? WTP?

Pumping plants: 2.4 kV

WTP: 480 V

300

What is the board award date?

April 2026

300

Why are we replacing the washwater control valve?

Existing washwater tank may fail in earthquake. Existing valve cannot handle the increased pressure from Highland reservoir (new washwater tank).

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What is the current sustainable plant capacity with in-plant disinfection only?

14 MGD

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What is the purpose of the EQ basin?

Hold filter backwash water as it is metered out to the gravity thickener

300

What is the kW of the current generator?

1500 kW

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When is the 10% design date?

July 2024

400

Which MCC are we replacing?

Filter gallery MCC

400

What is the current sustainable plant capacity with in-plant disinfection and aqueduct chlorination?

18 MGD

400

Which chemicals are dosed at the filter effluent?

Sodium hypochlorite, caustic, fluoride

400

What important piece of equipment is the current generator missing?

Load bank

500

Which projects will be in construction at the Lafayette Center at the same time as this project is in construction?

CSSIP

LAF1 AQ relining

LAF1 AQ weir 

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Why are we replacing the electrical distribution equipment?

Safety and reliability concerns due to aging electrical equipment


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When was the LAFWTP built?

1953

500

List the main treatment processes at LAFWTP in order

Coagulation and chlorination, Filtration, chlorination and post-treatment (caustic and fluoride)

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What is CSSIP adding to the electrical distribution system?

Emergency generator for plant loads

Unit substation (2.4 kV - 480 V transformer and switchboard)