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BEAUMONT BASIN WATERMASTER
MEMORANDUM NO. 15-03
Date: February 4, 2015
From: Hannibal Blandon, ALDA
Subject: Purchase of Water Level Monitoring Equipment for Installation at
Twelve Sites in the Beaumont Basin
Recommendation: That the Watermaster members approve the purchase of water
level monitoring equipment for a cost not to exceed $16,000 and
authorize an equal assessment to Watermaster members to fund
the expense.
At the Beaumont Basin Watermaster meeting on December 3, 2014, the Watermaster
members authorized ALDA to assess the conditions of the monitoring wells that were
used to record water levels at various locations in the groundwater basin during the period
between 2007 and 2011. The objectives of the assessment were: a) identify the
conditions of existing monitoring equipment, b) evaluate additional wells that could be
considered for monitoring, and c) provide a construction cost estimate for consideration
by the Board.
Field visits to monitoring sites were conducted in mid-January. Of the 12 probes that
were initially installed, only six were found in the field. Water level data was downloaded
from three of these probes as the batteries for the remaining units were totally discharged.
All probes were manufactured by Solinst, a Canadian company that specializes in
monitoring equipment. Additional potential sites were also visited to identify necessary
improvements at each site. A total of 23 sites, including existing sites, are being
considered for selection of 12 final sites. Attached is a summary of the 23 potential sites
including brief descriptions of field conditions and equipment and improvements needed
at each site.
Equipment costs were solicited from Solinst for 12 sites. A Solinst quote is attached along
with technical documentation on the equipment to be used. The recommended
equipment includes: 12 Leveloggers 3001 LT Edge with a 10 year battery, 1 Barologger,
5,600 ft of direct read cable, a direct read communication package, a water level meter,
and miscellaneous equipment. Final cost of equipment will be determined upon selection
of final sites and it is estimated not to exceed $15,000.00. An additional $1,000.00 will
need to be budgeted to construct the necessary improvements at some of the final
selected sites.
The following Watermaster Memorandum No. 15-04 includes the installation costs for the
monitoring wells.
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MEMORANDUM NO. 15-03
Date: February 4, 2015
From: Hannibal Blandon, ALDA
Subject: Purchase of Water Level Monitoring Equipment for Installation at
Twelve Sites in the Beaumont Basin
Recommendation: That the Watermaster members approve the purchase of water
level monitoring equipment for a cost not to exceed $16,000 and
authorize an equal assessment to Watermaster members to fund
the expense.
At the Beaumont Basin Watermaster meeting on December 3, 2014, the Watermaster
members authorized ALDA to assess the conditions of the monitoring wells that were
used to record water levels at various locations in the groundwater basin during the period
between 2007 and 2011. The objectives of the assessment were: a) identify the
conditions of existing monitoring equipment, b) evaluate additional wells that could be
considered for monitoring, and c) provide a construction cost estimate for consideration
by the Board.
Field visits to monitoring sites were conducted in mid-January. Of the 12 probes that
were initially installed, only six were found in the field. Water level data was downloaded
from three of these probes as the batteries for the remaining units were totally discharged.
All probes were manufactured by Solinst, a Canadian company that specializes in
monitoring equipment. Additional potential sites were also visited to identify necessary
improvements at each site. A total of 23 sites, including existing sites, are being
considered for selection of 12 final sites. Attached is a summary of the 23 potential sites
including brief descriptions of field conditions and equipment and improvements needed
at each site.
Equipment costs were solicited from Solinst for 12 sites. A Solinst quote is attached along
with technical documentation on the equipment to be used. The recommended
equipment includes: 12 Leveloggers 3001 LT Edge with a 10 year battery, 1 Barologger,
5,600 ft of direct read cable, a direct read communication package, a water level meter,
and miscellaneous equipment. Final cost of equipment will be determined upon selection
of final sites and it is estimated not to exceed $15,000.00. An additional $1,000.00 will
need to be budgeted to construct the necessary improvements at some of the final
selected sites.
The following Watermaster Memorandum No. 15-04 includes the installation costs for the
monitoring wells.
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