Meter Vault Replacement - 281218

Renovation of a water / sewer project in Topeka, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project. The Meter Vault Replacement Program focuses solely on the replacement of deteriorating/hazardous meter vaults for meter services primarily 3" and above. The Utilities Department currently services 205 large meters between 3" and 8" which represent 0.36% of total active users. Large meter users consist primarily of wholesale, industrial, multi-family, and commercial customers which represent 31% of total water volume, or approximately 1.7 billion gallons of water annually. Meter Services has identified 145 large meter applications that would be eligible for this project. 10 meter boxes were identified as potential hazards, 31 were either faulty or unable to be tested, and 104 did not meet current installation standards Plans call for e replacement of deteriorating/hazardous meter vault and meter applications in regards to water meter services ranging from 3" to 8". As of July 12, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2022-2027 CIP . Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction Fy 2024. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2024.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.