March 13 2018 BOS Water Work Session

The Caroline County Virginia Board of Supervisors held a water work session on March 13, 2018, focused on the planning and permitting process for a new water intake and treatment project on the Rappahannock River. Consultants from Draper and Hazen presented updates on the joint permit application (JPA) process, including site evaluations for intake locations, water quality modeling, and alternatives analysis for the water treatment plant location. The discussion covered regulatory requirements, environmental considerations such as salinity impacts and wetlands, and potential partnerships with neighboring jurisdictions like King George County and Spotsylvania. Cost estimates for the project components, including intake, pump station, transmission mains, and a 6 million gallon per day treatment plant, were discussed, with a rough total around $131 million. Funding opportunities through state and federal programs, including potential grants and loans, were also reviewed. The timeline anticipates submitting the JPA by late 2019 and obtaining permits by mid to late 2020, with construction to follow. The meeting emphasized phased implementation to manage costs and future growth, as well as ongoing coordination with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.