Revitalizing our Water Infrastructure
Designed in 1938, the Junction City water system was built to serve a fraction of the current population. In older residential neighborhoods, most pipes can’t support a robust flow to control large fires.
Made of galvanized cast iron and asbestos concrete, the old pipes cause many of the issues we see in our water system today, including mineralized water, and limited capacity in high-demand summer months.
Improvements planned in the next three years:
Constructing two new wells
to increase overall water
capacity by 30-60% for
residents, businesses and
firefighters.
Replacing a third of all
water pipes within the city
limits to increase volume
by approximately 50% and
improve water quality.
Installing new pipe valves
to significantly reduce
service interruptions
for maintenance and
emergencies.
Project Timeline
2024
2025
2027
Beyond
Installed New Well #1
Improved the existing five wells,
increasing overall capacity
Design New Wells #2 and #3,
secure additional funding for well
construction and pipe upgrades.
Secure funding for additional pipe
replacement, then design/install 10,000 ft. of modern pipe (30% of the system)
Secure funding and design/install
modern pipe for the final 70% of the system.
Addressing Challenges
The Junction City water system, designed in 1938, was built to serve a fraction of today's population. In older residential neighborhoods, the pipes can’t support a robust flow to control large fires. As our community grows, the infrastructure is struggling to meet current demands.
Improvements needed for:
Infrastructure
Fire Flow
Emergency Issues
Valuable Upgrades
These upgrades are essential for providing reliable and safe water service to our community.
Two New Wells
Constructing two new wells will increase overall water capacity by 30-60% for residents, businesses and firefighters.
Replace Water Pipes
Replacing a third of all water pipes within the city limits will increase volume by approximately 50% and improve water quality.
New Pipe Valves
Installing new pipe valves will significantly reduce service interruptions for maintenance and emergencies.
Community Impact
This project is crucial for our community as it ensures safety, supports capacity expansion, and secures a reliable water supply for future generations. By modernizing our infrastructure, we are building a strong
and resilient water system that will serve Junction City well into the future.
Capacity Increase
30 - 60% water capacity improvement.
Volume Increase
50 % improvement of overall water
volume.
Water Quality
New pipes improve quality of water
Community Benefit
Enhanced emergency response
Anticipated Costs
The anticipated costs of this project are based on estimates for the Water Division Projects proposed and expanded on in the Water Master Plan (2019).
Concept Planning
Conduct studies, evaluate, and update planning documents and compliance reports
Estimated Cost: $300,000
2 New Well Construction
Drilling, permitting, testing, and connections
Estimated Cost: $5 - 6 million
Pipe Recplacement
Replacing aging 2-6 inch pipes with modern materials
Estimated Cost: $ 4 - 5 million
Valve & System Upgrades
Improved shutoff systems to limit service interruptions
Estimated Cost: $800,000 - $1 million
Galvanized Pipe Valve
Galvanized pipe valve that would be replaced as part of this project.