October 4, 2011

PWSD #3 approved three construction bids in January, 2011 for water system improvements in the Lake Serene and Catawissa areas as part of the first improvements to the water system to be constructed with a 4.1 million dollar bond issue. The three contracts total 1.1 million dollars and include a new deep well and well house, 3,500 feet of new water line and a new 100,000 gallon water tower.

KJ Unnerstall began work on the well site, deep well and well house in February, 2011. After preparing the site with an access road and rough grading, the contractor has drilled the new well to a depth of 1,220 feet. Production casing has been installed and grouted to a depth of 450 feet. Schatz Underground began work on the water main on March 18, 2011 and has completed the water main construction. Phoenix Fabricators began work on the storage tank on February 15, 2011 and has completed the tank erection and painting.

All of the water system improvements should be completed by the end of 2011. Once complete, the Lake Serene and Catawissa areas will have an ample supply of water, improved water flows and better water pressure.