Technologies and Costs for Removal of Arsenic From Drinking Water

Table C8.1 - Base Costs Obtained from the WATERCO$T Model for Ferric Chloride Feed Systems*Cost ComponentFeed Capacity (lb/hr)Capital Cost10.7 107 1,070 5,350 CategoryManufactured Equipment $7,500 $13,100 $33,560 $160,940 pLabor $420 $1,130 $2,430 $12,160 cPipes and Valves $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $15,000 pElectrical $1,110 $2,260 $4,960 $19,000 pHousing $6,000 $13,300 $51,270 $174,590 pContingencies $2,550 $4,840 $14,280 $57,250 cTotal $19,580 $37,130 $109,500 $438,940*Numbers were unavailable for ferric chloride. However, numbers presented for ferrous sulfate and ferricsulfate were identical.It was assumed that these same relationships apply to ferric chlorideTable C8.2 - WATERCO$T Model Base Construction Cost Analysis for Ferric Chloride Feed Systems*Cost ComponentFeed Capacity (lb/hr)Average10.7 107 1,070 5,350 PercentManufactured Equipment 38.30% 35.28% 30.65% 36.67% 35.22%Labor 2.15% 3.04% 2.22% 2.77% 2.54%Pipes and Valves 10.21% 6.73% 2.74% 3.42% 5.78%Electrical 5.67% 6.09% 4.53% 4.33% 5.15%Housing 30.64% 35.82% 46.82% 39.78% 38.27%Contingencies 13.02% 13.04% 13.04% 13.04% 13.04%Total 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%*Numbers were unavailable for ferric chloride. However, numbers presented for ferrous sulfate and ferricsulfate were identical.It was assumed that these same relationships apply to ferric chlorideInternational Consultants, Inc.Contract 68-C6-0039 C-8February 1999W/W Cost Model Capital Cost Breakdown