PUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC WORKS
SUPERINTENDENT:  Steve O'Braza
PH: 989-4012    EMAIL:  sobraza@carlisle-ia.gov

WATER DEPT - 

We are pleased to report that the City of Carlisle received NO VIOLATIONS on it's water supply the year 2004.  We will continue to strive for this goal.  

The City’s water supply source is a shallow alluvial sand and gravel aquifer.  It is tapped by four wells that range in depth from 48’ to 56’ and that have a combined pumping capacity of approximately 800 gallons per minute.  A fifth well with a pumping capacity of 500 gallons per minute is planned for construction in 2004.  The system’s elevated storage capacity is 350,000 gallons and its average daily consumption is 350,000 gallons with a peak daily consumption of approximately 500,000 gallons.  It is estimated that the output of the treatment facility can be increased approximately 20% over current demand without major modifications.  The average water quality produced at the City’s water treatment plant is less than .1 mg/l iron, less than .05 mg/l manganese and less than 280 mg/l or 16 grains per gallon hardness.  The current water rate, established in August 2002 is $5.50 per each 1,000 gallons with a minimum monthly bill of $5.50.

Monthly Rate:  The monthly rate is $5.50 for each one thousand (1,000) gallons used per month with a minimum of $5.50.

Bulk Rate:  The bulk water rate is twenty-five cents ($.25) per thirty (30) gallons for water picked up at the water treatment plant.  This service is coin operated and provided on the back side of the plant.

Outside City Rate:  The rate for water provided to consumers outside of the City of Carlisle is $11.00 per one (1000) thousand gallons used per month.

STORM & SANITARY SEWER DEPT

The Carlisle wastewater treatment facility is a four cell aerated lagoon system with direct discharge to the Des Moines River.  It was expanded and upgraded in 1995-96 and has a design capacity of 1,500,000 gallons per day.  The current average daily loading is 400,000 gallons with a peak daily load capacity of 5,750,000 gallons.  The current sewer rate, established in August 2002 consists of a basic service fee of $10.00 per month and a user unit charge rate of $2.75 per each 1,000 gallons.

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