(Buena Vista, VA) Staff member served as Lead Engineer for detailed study of City’s existing facilities, including four wells, three booster pump stations, and six storage tanks. The study provided capacity and storage analyses using equivalent residential connections per VDH regulations and noted deficiencies. Results of the study called for a new 600 gpm well with chlorine contact tank and high service pump station, upgrades to an existing 700 gpm well including a chlorine contact tank and high service pump station, and general repairs to all facilities including tank painting. A leak detection study and meter replacement project were also recommended. All improvements were ranked by importance and cost estimates were prepared. All recommended projects were completed at a cost of approximately $4,000,000. The work was funded by loans from Rural Development.