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and it is used for primary disinfection contact time, as well as a contact chamber forchloramine formation.2.3.3.3 Finished Water QualityThe University WTF does not report finished water quality parameters; rather, the Countymonitors for required parameters in the distribution system. However, the facility doesmonitor several water quality parameters to maintain treatment goals. Finished waterquality data from January 2004 through July 2005 for the University Wells and ManateeCounty blended water is summarized in Table 2.7.Table 2.7ParameterUniversity Wells and Manatee County BlendedFinished Water Quality 1AverageConductivity (µs/cm) 548pH (pH units) 7.76Total chlorine (mg/L) 4.75Ammonia 1.04Notes: 1 Based on data from January 2004 through July 2005.2.3.3.4 Operations and Maintenance CostsThe O&M costs at the University WTF include chemicals, electricity, replacement parts, andlabor for facility operation and routine maintenance. Chemical costs vary according tochemical type and dosage. Because treatment operations may be changing in the nearfuture, the historical chemical costs may not be indicative of future chemical costs.Therefore, chemical cost estimates are being developed under a different project beingdone by Carollo Engineers for the County, which is investigating treatment optimizationalternatives using different chemicals and dosing strategies at the County’s water treatmentfacilities.2.3.3.5 Planned Future Upgrades or ModificationsThe University WTF is currently investigating two facility upgrades:• The facility is currently experimenting with new SCADA system software. AWonderware program has been installed at the University WTF and Pump Station No.1 to determine its benefits to the County.FINAL - August 31, 2005 40H:\Client\SAR Co_SAR\6873C00 WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE\Deliverables\TM 2 - Water System Assets\Final\TM2 Final.doc