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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDDW-2024-012183 BOULDER MOUNTAIN GUEST RANCH ENGINEERING EVALUATION REPORT September 19, 2024 Project #: 2405-044 09-19-2024 Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch Jones & DeMille Engineering Project #: 2405-044 Engineering Evaluation Report Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 2. Location ................................................................................................................................. 1 3. References ............................................................................................................................. 1 4. Analysis/Design Criteria ......................................................................................................... 1 5. Demands ............................................................................................................................... 2 6. Hydraulic Model .................................................................................................................... 4 7. Existing System ...................................................................................................................... 4 7.1. Water Rights ............................................................................................................................... 4 7.2. Source ......................................................................................................................................... 5 7.3. Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 7 7.4. Distribution System .................................................................................................................... 8 8. Recommended Improvements ............................................................................................... 8 8.1. Improvements For The System To Be Compliant ....................................................................... 8 8.1.1. Water RIghts .......................................................................................................................... 9 8.1.2. Source .................................................................................................................................... 9 8.1.3. Storage................................................................................................................................... 9 8.1.4. Distribution System ............................................................................................................... 9 8.2. Additional Recommended System Improvements ................................................................... 10 9. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 10 Appendix A. Hydraulic Model Overview Maps ................................................................................ A-1 Appendix B. Cost Estimate.............................................................................................................. B-1 Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch Jones & DeMille Engineering Project #: 2405-044 Engineering Evaluation Report Page ii FIGURES Figure 7-1. Upper Spring Collection Boxes .................................................................................................... 5 Figure 7-2. Lower Spring North Collection Box ............................................................................................. 6 Figure 7-3. Lower Spring East Collection Box ................................................................................................ 7 TABLES Table 4-1. Design Criteria .............................................................................................................................. 2 Table 4-2. System Demands .......................................................................................................................... 3 Table 7-1. Water Rights Summary ................................................................................................................ 5 Table 7-2. Existing Storage ............................................................................................................................ 8 Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 1 Project #: 2405-044 1. INTRODUCTION Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch (BMGR) is in the process of becoming a Public Water System (PWS). Jones & DeMille Engineering (JDE) has been contracted to analyze the existing system and make recommendations for the system to become compliant with State regulations. This report will analyze existing sources, water rights, storage, and distribution infrastructure for the system. A statement of compliance, contingent upon required system improvements, will be issued as part of the report. A corrective action plan has been issued and this report is required to be submitted to the Division of Drinking Water (DDW) by October 9th, 2024. 2. LOCATION BMGR is a resort located along Hells Backbone Road approximately 8 miles west of Boulder, Utah, in the central region of Garfield County. The resort is situated at the mouth of a valley that overlooks Sweetwater Creek and the resort accommodates hundreds of guests each year. The BMGR is comprised of a guest lodge, cabins, yurts, camping areas, and event venues. A map of the existing system can be found in Appendix A. 3. REFERENCES • Utah Administrative Codes (UAC): o Rule R309-510 – Facility Design and Operations: Minimum Sizing Requirements o Rule R309-511 – Hydraulic Modeling Requirements o Rule R309-105 – Administration: General Responsibility of Public Water Systems o Rule R309-540 – Facility Design and Operation: Pump Stations • InfoWater (Version 2025.1) Hydraulic Model 4. ANALYSIS/DESIGN CRITERIA The existing BMGR water system consists of two spring collection areas, two 500-gallon storage tanks (not buried), a booster pump, and 2-inch PVC water pipe. The system was analyzed based on the UAC sections references above. Typically, culinary systems are evaluated based on Equivalent Residential Connections (ERCs). However, the BMGR system is a transient non-community system that operates seasonally with no residential connections. Because of this, an ERC was replaced with an Equivalent Hotel Unit (EHU), which was considered the base unit for the system. This will provide a more accurate representation of the BMGR system where there are varying connection types (hotel unit, bathhouse, restaurant, etc.) with specific water usage given in tables in Section R309-510 of the UAC. The BMGR system does not use culinary water for outdoor or irrigation use, so only indoor use has been considered. The BMGR does not anticipate any future growth or developments occurring within the system, so only the existing system and existing demands were analyzed. The BMGR system does not provide fire flow or have any fire hydrants, so fire scenarios were not analyzed as part of this report. A summary of applicable design criteria can be found in Table 4-1. Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 2 Project #: 2405-044 Table 4-1. Design Criteria Water System Element Indoor Use Pressure(1) Water Right(2) 150 GPD (0.14 ac-ft) per EHU (total diversion limit) None Water Right(2) 150 GPD per EHU (peak flow/peak day demand) None Water Source 150 GPD per EHU (peak day demand) None Water Source 150 GPD per EHU (average day demand) None Water Storage 75 Gallons per EHU None Distribution 10.8*N0.64 (Peak instantaneous) 30 psi for peak instantaneous demands, 40 psi during peak day demand (1) Minimum pressure at all points in the distribution system (2) Per State of Utah Water Rights requirements 5. DEMANDS The source demand for indoor use of BMGR components was sized according to the UAC referenced in Section 3. There is no available flow data for the existing connections, so each connection was given a demand based on Table 510-1 or Table 510-2 in UAC Section R309-510. Each connection was also given a peak occupancy based on the BMGR website. The assigned demand was multiplied by the maximum occupancy (if applicable), and then divided by the peak day demand of 150 gpd to determine the EHU value. The storage volume per unit was also calculated for each component based on the average day demand (ADD), which is half of the PDD. Typically, the peak instantaneous demand is calculated by using Equation 1 below (per UAC Section R309-510-9) and dividing the total flow by the total number of EHUs. 𝑇𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑙𝑜𝑤 (𝑒𝑜𝑙)=10.8 ∗𝑁𝑟𝑙𝑎𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑒 𝐸𝐻𝑇𝑟0.64 (1) This equates to a flow of approximately 2.86 gpm per EHU. Based on this calculation, the PID system demand is approximately 114.48 gpm. This value was verified by taking the number of plumbing fixtures in each unit and multiplying them by the associated peak demand per the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) Table 604.4. This method provided a PID demand of approximately 107.5 gpm (2.69 gpm/EHU). This value will be used as the PID demand for this report. The total system demands and storage requirements are summarized below in Table 5-1. Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 3 Project #: 2405-044 Table 5-1. System Demands Unit UAC Classification Peak Occupancy Source Demand for Indoor Use (gal/day) Storage Volume (gallons) PID EHU (150 gpd) ERC (800 gpd) Main Lodge & Restaurant Restaurant (per customer served) 200 2,000 1,000 8.20 13.33 2.50 Laundry Launderette 2 washers 1,160 580 8.00 7.73 1.45 Cabin 1 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Modern Recreation Camp 6 360 180 8.50 2.40 0.45 Cabin 2 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Modern Recreation Camp 8 480 240 8.50 3.20 0.60 Cabin 3 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Modern Recreation Camp 11 660 330 8.50 4.40 0.83 Two Room Suite Hotel, Motel, and Resort (per unit) 4 150 75 6.30 1.00 0.19 Lodge Room 4 Hotel, Motel, and Resort (per unit) 2 150 75 6.30 1.00 0.19 Lodge Room 5 Hotel, Motel, and Resort (per unit) 2 150 75 6.30 1.00 0.19 Lodge Room 7 Hotel, Motel, and Resort (per unit) 3 150 75 6.30 1.00 0.19 Lodge Room 8 Hotel, Motel, and Resort (per unit) 2 150 75 6.30 1.00 0.19 Yurt #1 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Semi-Developed Camp with flush toilets 3 60 30 6.30 0.40 0.08 Yurt #2 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Semi-Developed Camp with flush toilets 3 60 30 6.30 0.40 0.08 Yurt #3 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Semi-Developed Camp with flush toilets 3 60 30 6.30 0.40 0.08 Yurt #4 Seasonal/Non-Residential Use Semi-Developed Camp with flush toilets 7 140 70 4.10 0.93 0.18 Siloon Studio Hotel, Motel, and Resort (per unit) 2 150 75 6.30 1.00 0.19 Shower House Bathhouses 12 120 60 5.00 0.80 0.15 Total 6,000 3,000 107.50 40.00 7.50 Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 4 Project #: 2405-044 6. HYDRAULIC MODEL A hydraulic model of the existing BMGR water system was created to analyze the existing system to determine if minimum flows and pressures could be met. Existing deficiencies were identified and recommended improvements were made to bring the system within compliance with State regulations. The model was created using InfoWater Pro version 2025.1, an extension in ArcGIS. There are not any construction records or drawings showing the existing system layout, so pipes and junctions were created where the BMGR owner thought was accurate. The spring and booster station were added at their respective locations. Junctions were added near multiple connections and demands were allocated based on the EHU value described in Table 5-1. A global demand multiplier of 0.104 was then used to convert from EHUs to gpm for the PDD scenario and a multiplier of 2.63 was used for the PID scenario. The hydraulic model layout is shown on the Hydraulic Model Overview Map in Appendix A. 7. EXISTING SYSTEM The existing system is considered a transient non-community water system that operates between March and December. The system consists of a spring, two 500-gallon storage tanks, a booster pump, and approximately 2,275 (estimated) feet of 2” pipe. The spring is located 650 ft north-west of the resort amenities and has two collection areas approximately 75 ft apart. The operator estimates that the spring produces anywhere from three to six gpm, but there is not any historical flow data available to determine the capacity of the spring. The springs feed into the tanks, which are next to each other (located by the lower collection area) and are connected via a 2-inch pipe. The water then gravity flows down a 2-inch pipe to the main lodge/restaurant and the Siloon. A booster pump draws water out of the gravity flow pipe and pumps water to the cabins, yurts, and bathhouses. When in operation, the booster pump significantly reduces pressure on the suction side of the pump, which has caused loss of water pressure and even water to back feed from the lodge to feed the pump. There isn’t a backflow preventer downstream of the pump along the gravity line, so when the booster turns on it can pull water out of the section of line that services the Lodge and Siloon. This has prevented the Lodge and Siloon from getting water in the past. 7.1. WATER RIGHTS Currently, BMGR has a total of 4.25 cfs of water rights. These water rights are mainly for stock and irrigation use but do serve one domestic unit as well. There is not currently a water right associated with the spring, so a change application is required to be filed as soon as possible to utilize the spring as a domestic source. According to the assumed demands discussed previously, the BMGR system will need a minimum of 5.62 ac-ft of water with a diversion flow of 4.167 gpm (0.00928 cfs). The 5.62 ac-ft is based on the peak day demand of 150 gallons per day per EHU. MBGR has sufficient water rights to meet the demands of the system, but a change application will need to be filed immediately to update the point of diversion, area of use, and nature of use. BMGR water rights are summarized below in Table 7-1. Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 5 Project #: 2405-044 Table 7-1. Water Rights Summary Water Right # Source Quantity (cfs) Quantity (ac-ft) Nature of Use Link 97-118 Lake Creek 2.882 Irrigation, Stock, Domestic 97-118 97-119 Sweetwater Creek 1.25 Irrigation, Stock, Domestic 97-119 97-788 Stream 362 Irrigation, Stock, Domestic 97-788 97-1961 Lake Creek 0.118 Irrigation, Stock, Domestic 97-1961 Total 4.25 141.42 7.2. SOURCE The Sweetwater Spring is the only source of water for the BMGR system and is located approximately 0.25 miles north-west of the main parking area of the resort. It is estimated to have flows ranging between three and six gpm, but there are not any flow measurement devices on the springs or any historical flow records to verify. There are two collection areas approximately 75 feet apart. The upper collection area has two masonry block collection boxes with rubber mats and blocks sealing the top (see Figure 7-1 below). The smaller collection box (box on the right in the figure) collects water for a separate system and is not used for the culinary water system. There are two 2-inch pipes that go back into the hill that collect the water, but it is unknown how long the collection pipes are. From the collection box, water enters a 2-inch pipe that flows down to the first storage tank. Figure 7-1. Upper Spring Collection Boxes Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 6 Project #: 2405-044 The lower collection area has two collection boxes. The first has a pipe that extrudes from a rock face and is fenced in with masonry blocks (see Figure 7-2 below). This collection box is in a cut out section of the rock face. The water flows from the box into the second storage tank. Figure 7-2. Lower Spring North Collection Box Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 7 Project #: 2405-044 The second collection box is located approximately 10 feet from the first collection box under the edge of the rock face (see Figure 7-3 below.) This also flows directly into the lower storage tank. The storage tanks are connected with 2-inch pipes and a tee (plumbed in parallel). Water does not have to pass through both tanks to enter the distribution system. Figure 7-3. Lower Spring East Collection Box 7.3. STORAGE There are two 500-gallon plastic storage tanks which serve the BMGR water system and provide a total culinary water total storage capacity of 1,000 gallons. The tanks are located at the lower spring collection area and are side by side. The upper spring collection water discharges directly into the first (upper) tank and the lower spring collection area discharges directly into the second (lower) tank. Outlet piping from both tanks interconnect through a 2-inch pipe that starts the distribution system. Using the demands calculated in Section 4, the required equalization storage per EHU was determined to be 75 gallons per Table 510-4 in UAC Section R309-510-8. The existing storage capacity provides for Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 8 Project #: 2405-044 approximately 13.33 EHUs and is not adequate to meet current demands. The system does not account for fire flow or emergency storage. A summary of the existing storage and the sustainable EHUs are shown in Table 7-2 below. Table 7-2. Existing Storage Name Total Volume (gal) Upper tank 500 Lower tank 500 Total Existing Storage 1,000 Required Equalization Storage 3,000 Emergency Storage 0 EHU Capacity 13.33 Additional Storage Req’d 2,000 The existing tanks currently have screw on lids, which are not compliant with UAC Section R309-545. A shoebox style lid with a gasket seal and locking device is required. 7.4. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The existing distribution system is made up of approximately 2,275 feet of 2-inch PVC pipe and a booster pump. There is a gravity flow pipe that flows from the lower collection area to the lodge/restaurant and then on to the Siloon. There is a booster pump that pulls from that gravity line and pumps up to the cabins, yurts, and bathhouses. The suction side of the pump pulls from the gravity line, which has dropped pressures and even pulled water from the line that services the lodge and Siloon. The existing system was evaluated in a hydraulic model to ensure minimum flows and pressures could be met for the PDD and PID scenarios. The model results show the existing system is not able to maintain the flows and the pressure for either scenario. The areas that are served by the booster station meet the pressures for the PDD, but the main lodge/restaurant and Siloon are well below the minimum pressure requirement. The entire system will need to be boosted to meet the minimum pressure requirements. The exhibit in Appendix A shows the pressure results during the PDD scenario. 8. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS There are several proposed improvements that will need to be made to bring the BMGR water system in compliance with applicable State standards. Additional recommendations will be made to simplify the operation of the system and put more of the infrastructure in one location. The recommended improvements are discussed in the following sections. 8.1. IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SYSTEM TO BE COMPLIANT All improvements are identified in the map included in Appendix A. An engineer’s estimate of probable costs for the improvements are included in Appendix B. Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 9 Project #: 2405-044 8.1.1. WATER RIGHTS There are not currently any water rights associated with the Sweetwater Spring. A change application will be needed to move existing rights to the spring. This will require updating the point of diversion, nature of use, and area of use. The system will require a minimum volume of 5.62 ac-ft and a minimum flow rate of 4.167 gpm. It should be noted that these values were determined using values provided in the UAC and could differ from actual usage. Actual usage could be higher or lower than the calculated values, which would change the minimum flow and volume amounts in the change application. These changes (if any) will need to be addressed during the proof process and may require an amendment to the change application or filing a new change application altogether. 8.1.2. SOURCE The Sweetwater Spring currently does not meet the UAC standards. The spring will need to be redeveloped with the following improvements completed: • Have either 10 feet of cover or an impermeable liner to prevent surface water from contaminating the spring. If a liner were to be used, it would need to extend a minimum of 15 feet in each direction from the spring collection area. • The collection boxes will need to have gasketed, shoebox-style lids. • The spring collection area will need to be fenced per UAC Section R309-515-7. • Vegetation with deep roots will need to be removed from the collection area. Recommend grading site to make mowing of spring site more manageable. • A diversion channel or berm will need to be constructed to prevent surface water runoff from entering the spring collection area. • A permanent flow measuring device will need to be installed, housed, and otherwise protected. These requirements can be found in the UAC Section R309-515-7. 8.1.3. STORAGE The existing storage tanks do not provide sufficient storage for the system. An additional 2,000 gallons will be required to meet the minimum storage requirements. This can be done with additional storage tanks or replacing the existing tanks with one bigger tank. The hatch on the tanks also needs to be a minimum of 18” above the maximum flood elevation and have a gasketed, shoebox-style lid. 8.1.4. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The distribution system does not currently meet the minimum pressure requirements. The entire distribution system will require a booster pump to meet the minimum pressures. The existing booster Jones & DeMille Engineering Page 10 Project #: 2405-044 pump will need to be replaced with a booster skid that has a redundant pump plumbed into the system. This pump can be installed in a vault or a small building. 8.2. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS It is recommended that BMGR build a new pumphouse for its pump systems and move the storage tanks as close as possible to the booster pumps to reduce dynamic losses in the suction line. At a minimum, the tanks need to be moved to a lower elevation to allow the springs to gravity flow into and fill the tanks completely. If the tanks remain at the spring area, then they will need to be buried so the top of the tanks are lower in elevation than the spring. This might not be possible as the maximum flood elevation could be higher than the top of the tanks. Relocating the tanks could prevent this extra work, provide the same benefit to the system, and moving them away from the river channel would also remove the maximum flood elevation concern. Constructing a pumphouse will provide protection to the booster pumps, control panels, and provide easier access for maintenance than an underground vault. It is estimated that the total cost of all recommended improvements would be approximately $200,000. A more detailed cost estimate can be found in Appendix B. 9. CONCLUSION This analysis and report have been prepared in accordance with the applicable State minimum level of service criteria. The analysis results show that improvements will need to be made to bring the BMGR system in compliance with UAC and DDW requirements. The recommended improvements are as follows: • Change applications will need to be filed for water rights • Sweetwater Spring will need to be redeveloped and the site improved. • Properly sized storage tanks will need to be constructed or installed • Properly sized booster station will need to be installed. It is also recommended to move the tanks away from the spring collection area and to construct a pumphouse for the booster station, but these recommendations are not a requirement to become a PWS. Jones & DeMille Engineering Page A-1 Project #: 2405-044 APPENDIX A. HYDRAULIC MODEL OVERVIEW MAPS " 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" SweetwaterCreek Booster Pump 500 Gallon Storage Tank 500 Gallon Storage Tank Spring Collection Area Spring Collection Area J12 J14 J16 J18 J20 J22 J24 J26 J28 J30J32 J34 J38 J40 J42 J44 J46 J48 J50 J52 J56 J60 J62 Colorado Yurt #4 Mongolian Yurt #3 Mongolian Yurt #2 Mongolian Yurt #1 Cabin #3 Cabin #2 Cabin #1 Main Lodge/Restaurant Siloon BathHouse 1 Scale: 1" = 100' Garfield County, Utah Last Edit: 09/05/2024Drawn by: TAS 08-24Project Number: 2405-044 Map Name: H:\JD\Proj\2405-044\GIS\Projects\2405-044_Design\2405-044_Design.aprx - PDD Existing System Overview Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch Engineering Evaluation Report Existing System Overview JH Sweetwater, LLC Junction Spring Storage Tank "Booster Pump Creek Culinary Water Line High Pressure Zone Low Pressure Zone 0 50 100 Feet ± " 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" SweetwaterCreek Booster Pump 500 Gallon Storage Tank 500 Gallon Storage Tank Spring Collection Area Spring Collection Area 49.39 51.57 54.05 58.22 8.91 57.18 21.28 0.13 1.6 53.11.73 8.58 -0.8 9.95 13.02 21.11 17.97 56.25 49.35 -3.04 53.45 1.19 49.62 Colorado Yurt #4 Mongolian Yurt #3 Mongolian Yurt #2 Mongolian Yurt #1 Cabin #3 Cabin #2 Cabin #1 Main Lodge/Restaurant Siloon BathHouse 1 Scale: 1" = 100' Garfield County, Utah Last Edit: 09/05/2024Drawn by: TAS 08-24Project Number: 2405-044 Map Name: H:\JD\Proj\2405-044\GIS\Projects\2405-044_Design\2405-044_Design.aprx - PDD Pressure Overview Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch Engineering Evaluation Report PDD Pressure Overview JH Sweetwater, LLC Junction Pressure 50.1 - 60 psi 30.1 - 50 psi 10.1 - 30 psi 2.1- 10 psi 0.1 - 2 psi - 4 - 0 psi Spring Storage Tank "Booster Pump Creek Culinary Water Line High Pressure Zone Low Pressure Zone 0 50 100 Feet ± Jones & DeMille Engineering Page B-1 Project #: 2405-044 APPENDIX B. COST ESTIMATE Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch Water System Improvements By: Parker Vercimak ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE COST 1-1 Mobilization 1 LUMP 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 1-2 Exploratory Excavation 10 HOURLY 300.00$ 3,000.00$ 1-3 Clearing and Grubbing 1 LUMP 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 1-4 Final Site Grading 1 LUMP 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 1-5 Stock Tight Fence 350 L.F. 20.00$ 7,000.00$ 1-6 12' Tube Gate 1 EACH 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1-7 Seeding 1 LUMP 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1-8 Spring Exploration Excavation 20 HOURLY 300.00$ 6,000.00$ 1-9 2" Perforated Spring Collection Pipe 50 L.F. 30.00$ 1,500.00$ 1-10 Washed Rock 40 C.Y. 150.00$ 6,000.00$ 1-11 Filter Fabric 40 S.Y. 35.00$ 1,400.00$ 1-12 Screened Native Semi-Impervious Fill 10 C.Y. 75.00$ 800.00$ 1-13 24" Clay Cut-Off Wall 30 C.Y. 150.00$ 4,500.00$ 1-14 40-mil HDPE Impermeable Liner 560 S.Y. 30.00$ 16,800.00$ 1-15 Spring Collection Box 1 EACH 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 1-16 2,500-gallon Water Storage Tank 2 EACH 3,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 1-17 Booster Pump Skid 1 LUMP 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 1-18 Pumphouse 1 LUMP 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 1-19 Electrical 1 LUMP 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 1-20 2" PVC Water Pipe 100 L.F. 30.00$ 3,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 160,000.00$ 1a. Pre-Construction Engineering Services 1 LUMP 16,000.00$ 16,000.00$ 1b. Construction Engineering Services 1 LUMP 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 200,000.00$ September 18, 2024 PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE COST TOTAL PROBABLE PROJECT COST SPRING REDEVELOPMENT SUBTOTAL Construction Contingency (20%) SUBTOTAL