New Berlin
System Information
System Description
Two intakes on Spring Creek can pump water at up to 700 and 400 gpm to an off-channel reservoir, and a 1,100 gpm portable pump can also be deployed during high flow periods. However, water stored in the off-channel reservoir is pumped to the plant at only 150 gpm.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
None
Population Served: |
1075 |
County: |
Sangamon |
Watersheds: |
Sangamon |
Water Source
| Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
| Spring Cr |
RW |
Spring Cr |
32.7 |
|
|
|
|
| Off-Channel Res. |
OCR |
|
0 |
8 |
135 |
1977 |
135 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
The system is evaluating the cost-effectiveness of abandoning its surface water treatment plant, as the IEPA is requiring it to spend $1.3 million to upgrade its treatment plant. A March 2006 storm prevented the system from instituting restrictions following a shortage that began in 2005.
Notes and Terminology
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