Technologies and Costs for Removal of Arsenic From Drinking Water

Table B1.1 - Base Costs Obtained from the Water Model for Activated AluminaCost ComponentContactor Volume (ft3)Capital Cost32 71 126 283 385 502 754 CategoryExcavation & Sitework $4,700 $4,700 $4,700 $4,700 $4,700 $4,700 $4,700 cManufactured Equipment $12,800 $23,900 $39,100 $50,600 $64,500 $72,900 $101,000 pActivated Alumina $1,400 $3,100 $5,400 $11,900 $15,400 $19,600 $29,400 pConcrete $400 $1,200 $1,800 $2,000 $2,500 $3,200 $4,100 pLabor $1,200 $1,500 $2,000 $2,800 $3,300 $3,400 $4,200 cPipes and Valves $5,200 $6,500 $6,500 $8,400 $12,800 $13,300 $20,100 pElectrical $6,400 $6,400 $6,400 $8,000 $8,000 $8,500 $9,600 pHousing $8,700 $14,400 $16,900 $17,900 $24,800 $34,400 $43,900 pSubtotal $40,800 $61,700 $82,800 $106,300 $136,000 $160,000 $217,000Contingencies $6,100 $9,300 $12,400 $15,900 $20,400 $24,000 $32,600 cTotal $46,900 $71,000 $95,200 $122,200 $156,400 $184,000 $249,600Table B1.2 - Water Model Base Construction Cost Analysis for Activated AluminaCost Component32 71 126Contactor Volume (ft3)Average283 385 502 754 PercentExcavation & Sitework 10.02% 6.62% 4.94% 3.85% 3.01% 2.55% 1.88% 4.70%Manufactured Equipment 27.29% 33.66% 41.07% 41.41% 41.24% 39.62% 40.46% 37.82%Activated Alumina 2.99% 4.37% 5.67% 9.74% 9.85% 10.65% 11.78% 7.86%Concrete 0.85% 1.69% 1.89% 1.64% 1.60% 1.74% 1.64% 1.58%Labor 2.56% 2.11% 2.10% 2.29% 2.11% 1.85% 1.68% 2.10%Pipes and Valves 11.09% 9.15% 6.83% 6.87% 8.18% 7.23% 8.05% 8.20%Electrical 13.65% 9.01% 6.72% 6.55% 5.12% 4.62% 3.85% 7.07%Housing 18.55% 20.28% 17.75% 14.65% 15.86% 18.70% 17.59% 17.62%Contingencies 13.01% 13.10% 13.03% 13.01% 13.04% 13.04% 13.06% 13.04%Total 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%International Consultants, Inc.Contract 68-C6-0039 B-1February 1999Water Model Capital Cost Breakdown