Gravois Arm Sewer District Phases III, IV, V and VI Project Questions
As the community is generally aware, this project is being constructed to help improve the wastewater collection and treatment for homes in your area.
Explanation of Overall Plan
FAQ
The system will consist mostly of grinder pumps and forced pressure. There are some gravity sections.Pressure lines are buried 36 inches.
There are a few places where gravity will be used.
Yes, a layout will be part of the easement agreement.
We will attempt to avoid such obstacles when possible.
GASD will connect all discharge lines.
Shall be defined in the Project Specifications.
Yes, defined in the Project Specifications.
There shall be no hookups or provisions made of unimproved lots.
The easement width will be 5 on both sides of the structure (service line from grinder station to mainline, electric connection from house to the grinder station, neighbors 4 service line if required or a radius of 5 from a point such as a grinder location. Main Collector Lines shall have an easement width of 15 on both sides of the structure as installed unless otherwise stated.
The easement for your 4 service line from your house to the grinder station or where it exits your property will be a temporary easement and will expire once construction is complete. The homeowner will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the 4 service line after construction.
Yes, will be described in the easement agreement.
For the most part easement shall be permanent. The Easement for connection to your house shall be temporary along with any temporary construction easement that may be required.
Defined in the Project Specifications and easement.
Yes, there is a place for special provisions.
Current rate for residential is $63.00. However, we are still working with the funding agencies and this bill may fluctuate slightly up or down.
The District will provide billing and collections for all of its customers.
History has been the inflation rate.
System will be shut off.
A 10% late payment fee will be added to the bill.
Term of the loan will be 33 years @ approximately 4.25%.
If need be, for lift stations only. The property will have to be deeded to the District. Lift station sites are typically donated. Individual grinder stations will be on easements.
Electric charges to run the grinder pumps will be the responsibility of the homeowner to which the pumps electric has been connected. The cost to run the pump is approximately $0.75 per month. If more than one home is connected to a grinder station the District credits the homeowner to whom the electric is connected $1.50/month. Electric charges to run lift stations will be paid by the District from the monthly fees collected.
Possibly.
The number of cuts varies. A typical trend is about two (2) inches wide. Pavement shall be replaced with six (6) inch minimum.
Yes, cuts across asphalt will be repaired with asphalt and concrete with concrete.
Three (3) feet in diameter and six (6) feet deep. They hold about 320 gallons.
There will be a visual and audible alarm at each pit. Although the District will have an operator to maintain and occasionally inspect the pits, we will ask all of our customers to report any alarms to the District directly. The District will then take corrective action.
Regular cleaning of tanks will not be necessary. All waste will go through the grinder pump and be sent to the regional plant (located just off P Road) for treatment.
GASD. They will have a stock of grinder pumps to keep replacement time to a minimum.
We will work with each homeowner to determine the best location of the grinder stations.
Each grinder pump is 2 HP
Each pump will run approximately three (3) to four (4) minutes to empty the tank.
Grease and chemicals should not be flushed.
Existing tanks will be the responsibility of the homeowner. If the homeowner would like we can provide you with recommendations to abandon your existing system. GASD recommends that metal tanks be filled with pea gravel to prevent future cave in. Lateral fields can be left in place.
Switch over will be completed the same day.
Yes, if it is in the line of the gravity installation. Pressure systems and two (2) inch lines can be moved away from trees (within reason).
Every attempt will be made to restore property to its original condition except for sod. GASD will only reseed and mulch.
Phase IV begins fall 2018, completion early 2019
The Contractor will try to provide access at all times. It may be necessary to close parts of the roads at times. Homeowners will be given proper notice of said closures.
A matter of hours.
Not under the house. The Contractor will tap into your existing line just before your septic and then construct a new line to the grinder station.
Yes, when the schedule is known. Phase II project took 280 days (9.2 months). This project is larger and we estimate 12 months.
After bids are received and contractor selected.
Homeowners should call GASD with any concerns or questions.
Yes, defined in Project Specifications.
The Homeowners Association will be notified and in turn notify homeowners or flyers will be put up. The names and phone numbers of The Homeowners Association will be included on all drawings to contractor for easy access.
Utilities will be identified by the Missouri One Call System. 1-800-DIG-RITE. Homeowners will be responsible for existing individual septic systems and water lines. We have sent out a drawing of each parcel requesting the homeowner to locate existing utilities on their property.
A project inspector will be assigned for installation inspection. This person must inspect and document all work before it is covered. Tony Cobb, SSE will also be available as a coordinator for any installation concerns, questions, or problems.
Contact should be to Tony Cobb at SSE, cell phone 573-480-5405, or Jared Wheaton, cell phone 573-714-0366.
All defined in Project Specifications. Typically there must be a ten (10) foot separation laterally and eighteen (18) inch separation vertically. This is part of the project inspectors assignment.
Shoreline Surveying & Engineering project inspector.
No, homeowner should contact project inspector.
Contractor must warranty system for one year after GASD accepts the complete system. After one year GASD maintains system. Homeowner is responsible for sewer line from home discharge to pump tank.
Homeowners will be given an adhesive label for grinder pump electric box. This will list the phone numbers of the service company and GASD?
Same day or within 24 hours.
Because of the time constraint due to the project funding there will not be time for condemnation, which is typically what would happen. In this case, the homeowner will be bypassed at the time of construction. Homeowners should be aware that the District has mandatory connection. Once the mainline is built and sewer is available the District will enforce the mandatory connection and the cost of the connection, including all equipment and materials, will be the responsibility of the homeowner. In most cases, this will be in excess of $10,000 worth of equipment.
Tank holds 320 gallons. Homeowners need to be aware, historically electric service has never been off for more than one day.