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File #: 16-313    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 4/16/2016 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/4/2016 Final action:
Title: ACSA 201500001, W.A. Wells Request for Water Service
Attachments: 1. 16-313 Att.A Applicant's Request, 2. 16-313 Att.B Email from VDH, 3. 16-313 Att.C Location Map
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AGENDA DATE: 5/4/2016

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ACSA 201500001, W.A. Wells Request for Water Service

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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request for public water service to serve existing residences on TMP 046000000023D and TMP 046000000023D1.

ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item

STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, Cilimberg, Benish

PRESENTER (S): N/A

LEGAL REVIEW: Yes

REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley

BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting ACSA Jurisdictional Area designation for water service to two 2.3 acre parcels (TMP 046000000023D0 and TMP 046000000023D1), each with an existing single-family home. The parcels are located on the south side of Polo Grounds Road, just east of the SOCA field site and south of the Montgomery Ridge development. The parcels are located within the designated Rural Area and are in the Rivanna Magisterial District. Polo Grounds Road in this area forms the boundary between the Development Area (north side) and Rural Area (south side). A spring located on the Montgomery Ridge development property across Polo Grounds Road has historically served these parcels, but has been failing and is no longer a reliable source for water. The on-site well now serving these parcels contains a high level of iron and sediment, which make the water undrinkable and have caused damage to water filter systems (see the applicant's request, Attachment A). The Virginia Department of Health has evaluated the information provided by the applicant and determined that the current wells create a health issue (see Attachment B), and there are no other viable well locations on-site where potable water can be assured.

STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 2 - Critical Infrastructure. Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.

DISCUSSION: The Community Facilities chapter of the Comprehensive Plan includes Strategy 9a regarding the p...

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