Ivanhoe Water System Update
Published on August 22, 2023
Ivanhoe Water System Update
August 22, 2023
The Ivanhoe Water System is a project to design and construct a new public water system for the Ivanhoe population and surrounding areas of Sampson County. The project will create a water distribution system to connect the residents within the disadvantaged, underserved community of Ivanhoe (who have expressed the desire to connect to a public water system) to Sampson County's water supply. The new infrastructure will include:
8", 6" and 4" PVC Watermain 1 Booster Pump Station
Residential water services (No tap fee for customers)
Engineering Status Update:
Surveying 95% to 100% Complete
Design 10% to 60% Complete
Key Milestone Dates
Bid and Design Package Submittal for Permitting November 1, 2023
Bid and Design Package Approval of Permits March 1, 2024
Advertise, Receive Bids, Receive Authority to Award July 1, 2024
Execute Construction Contracts August 1, 2024
Project Grant Provisions:
Includes the payment for the water service (meter box)
The contractor who is awarded the bid will install the water lines and all water services (meter boxes) as well.
The County's contribution/responsibility ends at the water service (meter box).
Property Owner's Responsibility:
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Complete application for service - will be delivered to potential customers during recruitment. This would be summer 2024.
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Running a water line from the water service (meter box) to the home.
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Provide a pressure reducing valve on said line.
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Obtain a permit from Sampson County Inspections to inspect said line.
**Current inspection fee is $75.
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Once the water line has been inspected and passed, Public Works will install the meter and water will be available for use.
Future Water Customer Helpful Information:
Current water rates are $21.00 minimum and $4.85 per thousand gallons
Average water bill is for 4,000 gallons and would be $40.40