Operating Budget 2025-2026

WATER AND SEWER FUND ( continued)

FY 2025-2026 OBJECTIVES Engineering & GIS • Complete design and implement Areas 6 and 7 of the unidirectional flushing program to improve water quality by systematically scouring water pipes. • Develop a water service line replacement schedule based on results of the Lead and Copper Improvements Program to meet EPA and VDH requirements. • Construct a fence around the Highland Park water tanks to prevent unauthorized access as outlined in the Risk and Resilience Assessment. • Complete a Communication Infrastructure audit for the North Main water tank. • Complete the construction of the Windsor Hill Force Main replacement project. • Bid and award CIP projects to relocate sewers under structures. • Complete construction of the Lucas Drive Sewer and Hospital Pump Station projects. • Complete the construction of upgrades to the Cedar Run Pump Station. Public Works • Continue fire hydrant replacement schedule. • Continue inspection of 240 STEP/STEG tanks around town. • Continue locating and identifying assets in the water and sewer system to improve maintenance and emergency response. • Replace the additional 1,200 feet of sewer force main at Windsor Hills Pump Station. • Replace approximately 850 feet of water main along Locust Avenue and Eckel Street • Upgrade Westover sanitary sewer pump station mechanical system. • Replace Highland Park water pump station pumps. • Install 1400 feet of water main along Eheart Street. • Abandon aging or outdated water infrastructure located in the Alleghany neighborhood.

2022/2023 Actual

2023/2024 Actual

2024/2025 Adopted

2024/2025 Projected

2025/2026 Proposed

WATER AND SEWER FUND Engineering & GIS: Professional Service Contracts Awarded and Administered Construction Contracts Awarded and Managed Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance Water Quality Complaints (Odor, Taste, Color, or Appearance)

$686,950

$634,250

$225,250

$756,210

$289,010

$1,253,229 $8,296,051 $3,024,341 $3,111,650

$2,610,000

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

0

9

10

7

9

Number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows

4

0

0

4

3

New Water Mains (LF)

9,056

2,928

7,262

4,177

8,388

Water Main Replacements / Abandonment (LF)

New metric New metric New metric

2,000

850

New Sewer Mains (LF)

11,176

4,643

9,122

2,326

6,667

Sanitary Sewer Replacements / Renewal (LF) Public Works: Ratio of Department Water & Sewer Operational Expenses to Fund Revenues

New metric New metric New metric

31,060

101,200

22%

21%

24%

26%

25%

153