6.2 Appr Chlorination Facility CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION DATE TIME
09/20/93 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO. AGENDA:
6 Water and Wastewater
ITEM:No. 2
Item
Approval of the Water Treatment Plant Chlorination Facility Project No. 93-879 and
setting the date to receive bids.
Background
This project involves the construction of a new facility at the Water Treatment
Plant for the safe storage of chlorine cylinders and the dispensing of the
chlorine gas. This facility, consisting of approximately 2,200 S.F., will provide
space for the storage of one ton steel chlorine cylinders, a chlorine scrubber
unit, chlorination equipment, and mechanical/electrical components.
The Uniform Fire Code requires certain modifications to our chlorine handling
facilities at the Water Treatment Plant. Chlorine is classified as toxic material
and the current method of storage and usage at the plant does not provide for
adequate safeguards in the event of a major chlorine leak. The location of the
Water Treatment Plant in relation to the hospitals, commercial areas, and
residential neighborhoods, parks, etc. makes this potential hazard even more
critical. The Code basically requires all chlorine cylinders be stored in an
enclosed area that utilizes a chlorine scrubber system to neutralize any
leakage/spill with a caustic soda solution and then release the resulting inert
gases to the atmosphere.
Plans and specifications were developed by Wilson & Co., Salina, Kansas. This
project will be funded by the utilization of cash reserves in the Water and
Wastewater Department account.
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Commission authorize the Water Treatment Plant
Chlorination Facility Project No. 93-879, and set Tuesday, November 9, 1993 as the
date to receive bids.
COMMISSION ACTION
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