1990 Comprehensive Plan
WATER & SEWER
Water & Sewer: Goals, Policies, & Strategies
Mt. Tabor Planning Area
Shawsville/ Elliston Planning District
Riner / Bethel Planning District
Price's Fork / Belview Planning District
Mid-County Planning District
Maps
GOALS, POLICIES, AND STRATEGIES
Public water and sewer facilities
are developed intensely in the towns. Several urbanizing areas of the County
have water and sewer services provided by the Public Service Authority. However,
topography, soils and geology of the area have a limited capacity to carry development
using individual water services and sewage treatment. Moreover, public financial
support of the facility development is scarce at a time where expansion of economic
activity is being promoted by public and private actions. Goals, policies and
strategies, which serve as a basis to tailor future actions, include:
GOAL WS 1.0.0
Provide public water and sewer
systems that are cost effective and necessary to protect the health and safety
of county residents and that promote economic development of the county.
POLICY WS 1.1.0
Review and revise the "County-wide
Study Water and Wastewater Facilities" (October, 1986) on a regular
basis (preferably every 5 years) in conjunction with the review and revision
of the Water & Sewer element of the Comprehensive Plan.
STRATEGY WS 1.1.1
Use the recommendations
of the Countywide Study (as revised) as guidelines in the construction
of new public water and sewer systems and the expansion of existing
systems. The objectives of the Countywide Study include:
- Provide a planning document to aid in
the yearly budget process for capital expenditures.
- Provide plans for developing the infrastructure
for orderly economic growth and industrial development.
- Provide a means of supplementing the
Comprehensive Plan in order to direct growth, allow for the economic
provision of water, and waste water services to growth areas.
POLICY WS 1.2.0
Review and implement the financing
recommendations of the Countywide Study in order to provide more cost effective
systems.
STRATEGY WS 1.2.1
Review and revise the current
rate structure for water and sewer services. Bill county schools according
to actual usage rather than a flat rate based on past usage.[15]
STRATEGY WS 1.2.2
Review and revise the current
connection fees to cover all costs, which can be directly attributed
to making the actual connection to a new line. While it may be preferable
to simply charge time and materials, this is usually not feasible except
on large and unusual connections. An average cost should be developed
for the typical residential connection and reviewed and adjusted on
a yearly basis.
STRATEGY WS 1.2.3
Review the feasibility
of a mandatory availability fee in order to recover partial payment
on the original capital cost per proposed customer.
STRATEGY WS 1.2.4
Adopt a mandatory connection
policy to require new development within a reasonable distance of a
public water and sewer system to connect to the public system. Moreover,
existing development within a reasonable distance of a public water
and sewer system shall be encouraged to connect to the public system
when such connections will result in a more cost effective system.
POLICY WS 1.3.0
Cooperative water and sewer
arrangements with neighboring governmental units are encouraged whenever
such arrangements are cost effective, necessary to protect the health of
county residents and consistent with county, town and city comprehensive
plans.
STRATEGY WS 1.3.1
Develop a water and sewer
service area agreement between the County and Blacksburg as has been
accomplished between the County and Christiansburg as part of the annexation
settlement agreement.[16]
The following 24 water and sewer
projects are incorporated into the 1990 Comprehensive Plan as an informational
resource on the engineering feasibility of these projects. Each specific project
must be evaluated for compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan. Engineering
feasibility is one of several factors that must be considered.
The Comprehensive Plan offers
a vision for the future of Montgomery County. Water and sewer projects plan
an important role in shaping that future. Therefor, during the next revision
of the Comprehensive Plan, each project will be evaluated. When individual projects
are found to support the desired future, appropriate changes will be made to
the Comprehensive Plan Map.
MT. TABOR PLANNING AREA (1 project)
Ellett Valley (Water)
Access from the
southeast portion of Blacksburg has been improved with the extension of
Nellies Cave road to Route 723 near Country Club Estates. The 6" water
main could then be extended south along Route 723 to Ellett and eventual
loop back to Town along Route 603 to the industrial park area. Since the
Blacksburg system is much higher in elevation, several pressure reducing
stations would be required. The customer base for this type of expenditure
does not appear to be available in the next 20 years. However, more rapid
growth may be realized if the new "smart highway" is constructed
through the area. Providing water and sewer infrastructure would also enhance
the residential growth in the area.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
SHAWSVILLE / ELLISTON PLANNING AREA (2 projects)
Lafayette Distribution System (Water)
[No test. See "Water Systems Map 6"
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nove. 24, 1993.
Brake Branch (Sewer)
The Brake Branch
sewer service area is located along Secondary Route 631 and Brake Branch
east of Elliston. The facilities required to provide public sewer service
to the area consist of 3,800 L.F. of 4" gravity sewer line. This line
will discharge flow to an existing Elliston gravity sewer along Secondary
Route 631. It will serve an existing trailer park.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
RINER/BETHEL PLANNING AREA (7 Projects)
Riner Expansion (Sewer)
Expand and upgrad
as necessary the existing Riner wastewater treatment plant from 35,000 gpd
to 100,000 gpd. Major features of the plant expansion and upgrade would
include preliminary treatment, new aeration tank, new clarifiers, new ultra-violet
disinfection system, new aerobic sludge digestion tank, sludge disposal
at Elliston-Lafayette plant, new blowers, existing plant rehabilitation
and a standby generator. Expansion costs for the Riner plant have been included
in the total project cost for the construction of the new elementary school.
Source: "PER
Riner Sewer System" Gerald Mabry P.E., Utilities Engineer April 1,
1996.
Christiansburg to Viewland (Water)
An extension
of the existing Christiansburg water main of approximately 500 feet from
Heritage Place would permit service to residential development along Mudpike
Road and to the Viewland subdivision, which is currently served by a private
system. Adequate storage is provided by the Christiansburg 1.5 MG tank.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water and Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993;
"Mud Pike Area Water Agreement" Sep. 24, 1994".
Route 666/658 (Sewer)
A proposed pump station on Route 658 in the vicinity of Sower’s Mobile Home would connect
by force main to the existing force main under Interstate-81.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study "Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993;
"Per Route 177/Radford Community Hospital Utility Extensions"
Anderson & Associates Feb. 17, 1995.
Bethel-Plumb Creek (Water)
Construct of an 8" water line from the Bethel system along Route 600 to the Plum
Creek system. Potential for residential or commercial development along
this route is not considered high. However, the interconnection would increase
overall system reliability.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water and Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Viewland-Woodview (Water)
Mudpike Road
from Viewland to Woodview has scattered residential development. The PSA
operates a small water system serving 13 customers at Woodview. Service
to this area could be provided by an 8" water main extension from Christiansburg
through Viewland.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water and Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993;
"Mud Pike Area Water Agreement" Sep. 24, 1994".
Mudpike-Alternative 1 (Sewer)
Provide service
to the Mudpike corridor and Viewland subdivision. The facilities required
to provide public sewer service to the area for Alternative 1 consist of
9,000 L.F. of 8" sewer, a 160 gpm pump station located south of Route
666, and an 80 gpm pump station serving the Viewland Subdivision. The Viewland
pump station would discharge through 2,700 L.F. of 4" force main to
the Mudpike sewer. The Mudpike pump station would discharge through 2,800
feet of 6" force main to a new 8" gravity sewer connecting to
the Route 661/11 Alternative 2 sewer near Route 11. The existing wastewater
agreement between the Town and County requires construction of the Alternative
2 sewer in order to serve the Mudpike area.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Plum Creek-Route 11 (Sewer)
The U.S. 11 service
area begins at the intersection of U.S. 11 and Route 604. It extends approximately
2,200 L.F. east along U.S. 11 and 1,000 L.F. east along Route 604. Portions
of the service area are located within the area designated for urban expansion.
The facilities that will be required to provide public sewer service to
the area consist of 3,200 L.F. of 8" gravity sewer. The sewer will
discharge flow to the existing 8" gravity sewer at the intersection
of U.S. 11 and Route 604. The existing system flow is nearing the currently
allocated treatment capacity of 73,000 gallons per day. Additional treatment
capacity may need to be purchased prior to implementation of this alternative.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
PRICES FORK/BELVIEW PLANNING AREA (9 projects)
Prices Fork/Longshop/McCoy Water System Phase 1 (Water)
Upgrade consists
of a pump station at RAAP, connecting line to Prices Fork, and improvements
to the existing Prices Fork distribution system. Approximately $290,000
would be associated with improvements within the RAAP compound. Adding $250,000
to the budget will allow for construction of a new 200,000 gallon water
storage tank at Prices Fork, thus providing additional fire flow capabilities.
Sources: "PER
Prices Fork/Longshop/McCoy Water System Improvements" Anderson &
Associates Nov. 10, 1995; "Addnedum to PER Prices Fork/Longshop/McCoy
Water System Improvements; Radford Army Ammunition Plant Drinking Water
System Hydraulic Study" Anderson & Associates July 28, 1998.
Route 737 (Sewer)
The Route 737
service area is located along Route 737 in the southwestern portion of the
Prices Fork Community. The area drains to a depression west of Route 737.
The facilities required to provide public sewer service to the area consist
of 9,000 L.F. of 8" sewer and an 80 gpm pump station located west of
Secondary Route 737. The pump station will discharge flow through 1,700
L.F. of 4" force main to a new 8" gravity sewer that will connect
to the existing collection system that services the Montgomery Farms Subdivision.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Route 685 (Sewer)
The Route 685
service area includes the area around Prices Fork Elementary School and
the area along Route 685 from the school west to Route 652. The area drains
to Stroubles Creek. An 8" gravity sewer was recently constructed to
serve the school. Additional facilities required to provide public sewer
service to the area consists of 4,400 L.F. of 8" sewer. The sewer will
discharge flow to the existing collection system serving the Montgomery
Farms Subdivision.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Route 654 (Sewer)
The Route 654
service area includes the area along Route 654 north of its intersection
with Route 685. The are4a drains to an unnamed tributary of Big Run, which
is a tributary of Toms Creek. The facilities required to provide public
sewer service to the area consist of 1,200 L.F. of 8" sewer and an
80gpm pump station located west of Route 654 and north of Route 685. The
pump station will discharge flow through 800 L.F. of 4" force main
to the Prices Fork School sewer line. Providing servide to the area is dependent
on installation of public sewer service to the Prices Fork Route 685 service
area.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Route 653 (Sewer)
The Route
652 service area is located along Route 652 in the northwestern portion
of the Prices Fork Community. The area drains to an unnamed tributary of
Big Run, which is a tributarty of Toms Creek. The facilities required to
provide public sewer service to the area consist of 1,700 L.F. of 8"
sewer and an 80 gpm pump station located east of Route 718 and north of
Route 652. The pump station will discharge flow through 1,700 L.F. of 4"
force main to the prices Fork School sewer line. Providing service to this
area is dependent on the installation of public sewer service to the Prices
Fork Route 685 alternative service area.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993
Mountain View (Sewer)
This area is
physically located within the Prices Fork Planning Area. However, it would
be served by the Lower Slate Branch Interceptor and a discussion of the
area was included with the Slate Branch Interceptor serving Mid-County.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Price Mountain/Oilwell
Rd Waterline (Blacksburg Agreement) (Water)
Blacksburg agrees to provide to the PSA a maximum of:
- 216,000
gpd for Merrimac Community
- 57,900
gpd for Price’s Mountain Northeastern Slope
- 46,500
gpd for Price’s Mountain Foothills
- 18,000
gpd for Price’s Mountain Middle Slope
- 1,500
gpd for Price’s Mountain Northwestern Slope
Source: "Amendment
to Water Purchase Contract Merrimac Area" July 1, 1998.
Prices Fork/Longshop/McCoy Water System Phase II (Water)
Phase II would consist of waterline improvements between the Prices Fork and Longshop
communities. A new 350,000 gallon water storage tank would be constructed on Route 655 and
the existing Prices Fork tank would be abandoned. A waterline extension
would be made from Prices Fork to the Blacksburg corporate limits along
Prices Fork Road.
Source: "PER
Prices Fork/Longshop/McCoy Water System Improvements" Anderson &
Associates Nov. 10, 1995.
Price's Mountain Sewer Line (Blacksburg Agreement) (Sewer)
Blacksburg agrees to accept from the PSA a maximum of:
- 77,200
gpd from Price’s Mountain Northeastern Slope
- 62,000
gpd from Price’s Mountain Foothills
- 24,000
gpd from Price’s Mountain Middle Slope
- 2,000
gpd from Price’s Mountain Northwestern Slope
Source: "Price’s
Mountain Sewer Service Agreement" July 1, 1998
MID-COUNTY PLANNING AREA (5 projects)
Slate Branch (Sewer)
The Lower Slate
Branch Interceptor extends from the existing Stroubles Creek Interceptor
to the unnamed tributary of Slate Branch that flows from the Corning Site.
The Lower Slate Branch Interceptor will consist of 10,000 L.F. of 18"
sewer and 9,800 L.F. of 21" sewer. Individual service areas that will
connect to the interceptor will require additional facilities and are evaluated
separately.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Rolling Hills (Sewer)
The Rolling Hills
sewer sevice area contains the Rolling Hills Subdivision. It is located
on Route 114 west of the Belmont Farms Subdivision. The facilities that
required to provide public sewer service to the area consist of 5,200 L.F.
of 8" sewer. The sewer will discharge flow directly to the existing
Crab Creek wastewater treatment plant.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Belmont Estates (Sewer)
The Belmont sewer
service area is located north of Route 114 adjacent to the Christiansburg
Corporate Limits. The area contains the Belmont Trailer Park. The facilities
required to provide public sewer service to the area consists of 4,800 L.F.
of 8" sewer. The sewer will discharge flow to the Lower Slate Branch
Interceptor. This system could allow the Belmont Pump Station in Christiansburg
to be abandoned in the future.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water & Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993.
Rolling Hills West (Sewer)
The Rolling Hills
West sewer service area consists of the western portion of the Rolling Hills
Subdivision which will not flow by gravity to the Crab Creek treatment plant.
The facilities required to provide public sewer service to the area consist
of 3,200 L.F. of 8" sewer and an 80 gpm pump station located on an
unnamed tributary of Crab Creek. The pump station will discharge flow through
3,000 L.F. of 4" force main to the collection system installed for
the main portion of the Rolling Hills Subdivision. Providing service to
this area is dependent on installation of the facilities for the Rolling
Hills sewer service area.
Source: "Comprehensive
Water and Wastewater Study" Anderson & Associates Nov. 24, 1993
Smart Road/Jennelle Road Waterline (Blacksburg Agreement) (Water)
Blacksburg agrees
to provide to the PSA a maximum of 100,000 gpd for customers within the
Jennelle Rd and Yellow Sulphur Rd service area. Blacksburg also agrees to
provide to the PSA all the water required by the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) to be used by VDOT oin its smart highway test bed.
Source: "Jennelle
Road and Yellow Sulphur Road Water and Sewer Agreement" July 1, 1998.
MAPS
Two maps show the location
of "Existing and Proposed Water Projects" and "Existing and Proposed
Sewer Projects". Proposed projects are shown either by approximate location
or by service area. Approximate location is used where studies have been completed
and line locations proposed. Service area is used when line locations have not
been determined.
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