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Bonita Springs Utilities is happy to
present its 11th Annual
Water Conservation Calendar,
a reminder to be conscious of
your water use throughout the year.
present its 11th Annual
Water Conservation Calendar,
a reminder to be conscious of
your water use throughout the year.
►Board Meeting Update
December 2011
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Estero causeway water main replacement completed
Bonita Springs Utilities is wrapping up one of the biggest construction projects of the year. Work to replace the water main along the Estero Blvd. causeway began mid-summer and will be completed by the end of the year.
The old water main had been in place on the bridges of Little Carlos Pass, New Pass and Big Hickory Pass since 1982. Time and weather had taken their toll on the pipeline and threatened the reliability of water service to Black Island.
Design and permitting for the replacement project began in 2009. BSU decided to run the new pipeline underground below the passes, rather than replacing it along the bridges. Although this made the construction project more complicated, it prevents having to move the pipeline again if the bridges are repaired or replaced.
BSU installed a 12-inch pipeline using directional bores, a construction process called horizontal directional drilling. This trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits and cables uses a surface rig that drills along a prescribed bore path with minimal impact on the surrounding area.
More than 900 feet of pipe now runs under Big Hickory Pass, 1,220 feet has been installed under New Pass, and 575 feet is in place under Little Carlos Pass.
The completed project not only ensures continuous water service to the residents of Black Island, but also will supply Fort Myers Beach if Lee County Utilities has an interruption. BSU and Lee County Utilities have entered into an agreement to link their water lines under Big Carlos Pass through an interconnected line. Once the line is in place, the reciprocal agreement enables the utilities to supply water to each other’s customers if service is disrupted.
During the past few years, BSU has reduced expenses and increased efficiencies to respond to our challenging economy. We have postponed many capital projects but moved ahead with the Estero causeway project in the interest of customer service and to avoid the high cost of possible emergency repairs. Work done this summer, while traffic was light, took advantage of the availability of labor and competitive prices for materials.
As 2011 ends, we thank our member-customers for their patronage. We appreciate those who have chosen to handle their monthly bills electronically and who have registered for emergency notifications through our CodeRed system. If you have not taken advantage of these programs, please visit our website, www.BSU.us, to learn more.
Bonita Springs Utilities is wrapping up one of the biggest construction projects of the year. Work to replace the water main along the Estero Blvd. causeway began mid-summer and will be completed by the end of the year.
The old water main had been in place on the bridges of Little Carlos Pass, New Pass and Big Hickory Pass since 1982. Time and weather had taken their toll on the pipeline and threatened the reliability of water service to Black Island.
Design and permitting for the replacement project began in 2009. BSU decided to run the new pipeline underground below the passes, rather than replacing it along the bridges. Although this made the construction project more complicated, it prevents having to move the pipeline again if the bridges are repaired or replaced.
BSU installed a 12-inch pipeline using directional bores, a construction process called horizontal directional drilling. This trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits and cables uses a surface rig that drills along a prescribed bore path with minimal impact on the surrounding area.
More than 900 feet of pipe now runs under Big Hickory Pass, 1,220 feet has been installed under New Pass, and 575 feet is in place under Little Carlos Pass.
The completed project not only ensures continuous water service to the residents of Black Island, but also will supply Fort Myers Beach if Lee County Utilities has an interruption. BSU and Lee County Utilities have entered into an agreement to link their water lines under Big Carlos Pass through an interconnected line. Once the line is in place, the reciprocal agreement enables the utilities to supply water to each other’s customers if service is disrupted.
During the past few years, BSU has reduced expenses and increased efficiencies to respond to our challenging economy. We have postponed many capital projects but moved ahead with the Estero causeway project in the interest of customer service and to avoid the high cost of possible emergency repairs. Work done this summer, while traffic was light, took advantage of the availability of labor and competitive prices for materials.
As 2011 ends, we thank our member-customers for their patronage. We appreciate those who have chosen to handle their monthly bills electronically and who have registered for emergency notifications through our CodeRed system. If you have not taken advantage of these programs, please visit our website, www.BSU.us, to learn more.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY and need to contact us, please call our main number, (239) 992-0711 or (800) 583-1496. It is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note that email is read and answered only during normal business hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Water Restrictions
For information about current water restrictions please CLICK HERE for more information.
FAQ: Boil Water Notices
Boil water notices are common in Southwest Florida, caused by water main breaks, construction mistakes, disruptions at the water treatment plant and natural disasters like floods and hurricanes. The typical notice is issued as a precaution until water samples can be collected and analyzed. CLICK HERE for answers to your questions.
Water Conservation
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 million residents.
It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply.
For more information visit the South Florida Water Management District Website.
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