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Lacina Meadows Public Water Supply
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Current Policy
Require annexation before allowing for connection to City
utilities.
City Code does allow for extension under contract
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Lacina Meadows Background
23 Lot Rural Subdivision
Construction started in 2003
Public Water Supply is operated by the Homeowners
Association
2oo8 hired MMS Consultants to develop a Preliminary
Engineering Report (PER) to address Radium and Gross
Alpha maximum contaminant limit
Radionuclide National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Lacina Meadows Alternatives
• Lacina Meadows is on the DNR watch list
Two feasible alternatives
Ion Exchange
Up front cost is lower
Long term cost is more expensive
Would have to dispose of wastewater
Connection to Iowa City Water
Up front cost is higher
Addresses the issue long term
Lacina Meadows Alternatives
• Lacina Meadows is on the DNR watch list
Two feasible alternatives
Ion Exchange ($158,000 ; $24,900)
Up front cost is lower
Long term cost is more expensive
Would have to dispose of wastewater
ection to Iowa City Water ($724,800 ; $157
Up front cost is higher
Addresses the issue long term
Recommendation
Update policy to allow for service outside of the City limits:
In situations of a Public Health Issue
Development is outside of our growth area