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TVES. THE PORATED FLO 17. TOWN OF PALM BEACH MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works James M. Bowser, Town Engineer fors Private Irrigation Water Supply Systems January 22, 2009 Town staff was asked to look into what it would cost for a “typical” Palm Beach homeowner to construct their own independent irrigation water supply system. This is not an easy question and would take a fairly detailed analysis from one of our water consultants that time and funding has not permitted. Town staff has had several discussions with our consultants and the results of these discussions revealed the¶
- A 12 acre site in Manalapan constructed its’ own water supply system using Floridan Aquifer, total price, between $400,000 and $450,000.
- Floridan water well permits for individual owners are possible, but wells cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to construct due to the 1200 to 1400 foot depths. These wells are not necessarily drought proof.
- Shallow salt water wells are possible and would provide a water supply that would not have restrictions. Dig too shallow, and the water will be aerobic and hydrogen sulfide is present, requiring a chlorination system. Dig deeper, you would get to an anaerobic zone that avoids the hydrogen sulfide. These salt water aquifers will require a higher degree of treatment, costing more than a Floridan source.
- Treatment facilities will need to be sized to irrigation demand. To minimize treatment capacity, storage is needed. A pressurized system will need to be built. If requested, several scenario’s can be developed and priced.
- Electrical service and treatment facility housing needs will be tailored to the system design.
- Ballpark, the cheapest systems will likely exceed $100,000 with ongoing operation and maintenance costs, c. Peter Elwell, Town Manager Sarah Hannah, Assistant Town Manager HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016667
City of West Palm Beach, Florida Estimate of Gallon per Capita Per Day for the Town of Palm Beach Line No. Single Family Residential Fiscal Year 2009 SRF and MF Total Town of Residential Palm Beach (2) 1 Total Water Sales (ccf) (1) 1,226,662 2,205,898 2,961,994 2 3 4 Total Single Family Units Total Multi-family Units Total Residential Units Recognized Water Use per Month per Residential Unit (ccf) 6 Water Use per Month per Residential Unit (gallons) 7 Average Daily Flow per Residential Unit 2,206 0 2,206 46.34 34,662 1,139 2,206 6,807 9,013 20.4 15,259 502 2,206 6,807 9,013 27.39 20,488 674 8 Assumed Household Size (3) 9 Household Per Capita Per Day Flow Estimate 1.81 629 1.81 277 1.81 372 (1) Water sales forecast based on the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rate and Charge Study prepared by PRMG dated March 24, 2008. (2) Includes all water sales, including irrigation and commercial use. (3) Household size derived from demographic information published on the Nationmaster.com website (www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Palm-Beach, -Fl). Note that the family size for the Town was 2.38 persons per household. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016668¶
NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Palm Beach, Florida Page 3 of 8 Town of Palm Beach 10,468 -= 1.81 5,789 based firm Carrère and Hastings and helped establish the Palm Beach winter “season” by constant entertaining. The town was incorporated on April 17, 1911. Geography Palm Beach is the easternmost town in Florida, located on a sixteen-mile-long barrier island, centered at 26°42’54’N, 80°2122°w (26.715067, -80.039371).14] no, 2 or 8. 4.5. ensus Bureau the tom 65 ola fres ve. The 10.4 area is 62.45% water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, over half the population (52.6%) are 65 years of age or older, with a median age of 67 years. 9.4% are under the age of 18, 1.5% are from 18 to 24, 11.5% are from 25 to 44, and 25.0% from 45 to 64. For every 100 females there are 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.0 males. The per-capita income for the town is $109,219. Males have a median income of $71,685 versus $42,875 for females. 5.3% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. 4.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The racial makeup of the town is 96.00% White (93.8% were Non-Hispanic White,) 151 2.57% Black or African American, 0.53% Asian, 0.04% Native American, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 2.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 10,468 people in the town are organized into 5,789 households and 3,021 families. The population density is 1,031.1/km* (2,669.2/mi}). There are 9,948 housing units at an average density of 979.8/kmª (2,536.6/mi?). 7.7% of the households have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% are married couples living together, 3.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.8% are non-families. 42.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 27.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.81 and the average family size is 2.38. Many of Palm Beach’s residents are affluent, with a median household income of $94,562 and a median family income of $137,867. The town’s affluence, and its “abundance of pleasures” and “strong community-oriented sensibility” were cited when it was selected in June, 2003 as America’s “Best Place to Live” by Robb Report magazine. As of 2000, speakers of English was the first language of 87.81% of all residents, while French comprised 4.48%, Spanish consisted of 3.65%, German made up 2.16%, Italian speakers made up 0.45%, Yiddish made up 0.36%, Russian was at 0.30% (even though those of Russian ancestry made up 10.30% of the population), http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Palm-Beach%2C-Florida 11/12/2008¶