Technologies and Costs for Removal of Arsenic From Drinking Water

Table B12.1 - Base Costs Obtained from the Water Model for Package Reverse OsmosisCost ComponentPlant Capacity (gpd)Capital Cost2,500 10,000 50,000 100,000 500,000 1,000,000 CategoryManufactured Equipment $20,300 $30,000 $69,600 $123,000 $454,800 $877,400 pLabor $800 $1,200 $1,500 $2,800 $7,500 $14,600 cElectrical $3,200 $4,600 $10,700 $18,700 $45,900 $62,100 pHousing $11,900 $13,900 $16,400 $18,500 $38,400 $52,500 pSubtotal $36,200 $49,700 $98,200 $163,000 $546,600 $1,006,600Contingencies $5,400 $7,500 $14,700 $24,500 $82,000 $151,000 cTotal $41,600 $57,200 $112,900 $187,500 $628,600 $1,157,600Table B12.2 - Water Model Base Construction Cost Analysis for Package Reverse OsmosisCost Component2,500 10,000Plant Capacity (gpd)Average50,000 100,000 500,000 1,000,000 PercentManufactured Equipment 48.80% 52.45% 61.65% 65.60% 72.35% 75.79% 62.77%Labor 1.92% 2.10% 1.33% 1.49% 1.19% 1.26% 1.55%Electrical 7.69% 8.04% 9.48% 9.97% 7.30% 5.36% 7.98%Housing 28.61% 24.30% 14.53% 9.87% 6.11% 4.54% 14.66%Contingencies 12.98% 13.11% 13.02% 13.07% 13.04% 13.04% 13.04%Total 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%International Consultants, Inc.Contract 68-C6-0039 B-12February 1999Water Model Capital Cost Breakdown