1 MG Gal Hydropillar Tank Rpt
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- 2022 Water Storage Tank Painting Project
- Solicitation number
- 2022-WTR-STORAGETANK-PAINTING
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- Fayette County, Columbus City, Georgia
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This is a Water Storage Tank Inspection Report prepared by Utility Service for the City of Cumming, Georgia, documenting the condition of the South Ridge 1.0 million gallon Hydropillar elevated water storage tank. The tank, constructed in 2007 as a welded steel structure with a fluted column design standing 68 feet to the low water line, was inspected in July 2020 by Water System Consultant Lee Smallwood. The inspection evaluated exterior and interior coating conditions, structural integrity, sanitation, safety, and security features. The exterior coating was found in fair condition with visible chalking and checking along sidewalls, while the interior exhibited flash rust on roof and upper wall areas, blistering on lower walls, and heavy sediment accumulation on the floor. Structural elements including handrails, hatches, welds, bolts, ladders, and foundations were assessed as being in good condition, and sanitation and security features were determined to be adequate.
The inspection recommendations identified several maintenance and renovation projects with associated costs. Immediate recommendations included a touch-up of dry interior sidewalls and piping at $7,143, followed by a planned 2021 exterior renovation involving full pressure washing, spot priming, and two coat application estimated at $105,275. A comprehensive interior renovation was recommended for 2023, consisting of a full #10 blast and two epoxy coats at an estimated cost of $140,584. The report noted no presence of lead or chromium in either exterior or interior coatings, and documented that the tank's safety systems, including interior ladder safety equipment and access security measures, were functional and properly maintained.
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1230 Peachtree Street NE · Suite 1100 - Promenade · Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll-free: 855.526.4413 | Fax: 888.600.5876 | utilityservice.com
1,000,000 Gallon Hydropillar South Ridge Hydropillar Tank Inspection Report
City of Cumming, Georgia
Prepared For:
Jimmy Andrews
Prepared By:
Lee Smallwood Water System Consultant
Date:
September, 2020
South Ridge Hydropillar Tank Inspection Report
General Information
TANK DETAILS
CAPACITY:
1,000,000 Gallons
DESIGN:
Elevated Fluted Column
INSPECTION
DATE:
July, 2020
INSPECTOR:
Lee Smallwood
CONSTRUCTION
STYLE:
Welded Steel
CONSTRUCTION
DATE:
BUILDER:
Caldwell
HEIGHT/
DIMENSION:
68’ to LWL
EXTERIOR
COATING:
Urethane
EXTERIOR LEAD/
CHROMIUM
PRESENCE:
None Detected
INTERIOR
COATING:
Epoxy
INTERIOR
LEAD/CHROMIUM
PRESENCE:
None Detected
Exterior Coatings Conditions
The coating on the exterior of the South Ridge Hyrdropillar Tank was found in fair condition.
Chalking was visible on all areas of the exterior but is normal for the age of the coating.
Checking was noted along the sidewall in random areas. Dirt/grime was noted along the sidewalls and roof area.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• The exterior should be planned for a full pressure wash, spot prime, and two full coats applied. This should be planned for 2021. $105,275.00
Interior Coatings Conditions
The interior of the tank was found in fair condition. Flash rust was noted on the roof and upper wall area. The ROV spotted areas of blistering and flash rust on the lower wall as well. Heavy sediment was found on the floor making inspection difficult. The dry interior was found with checking and flash rust along the walls and dry tube. The piping was noted for scale rust and should be cleaned and touched up.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Touch up dry interior sidewalls and piping. $7,143.00. The interior renovation should be planned for 2023. This should consist of a full #10 blast and two coats of epoxy applied. $140,584.00
Structural, Sanitation, Safety and Security Conditions
STRUCTURAL
Handrails Good condition
Hatches / Manways Sidewall manway and roof hatch was found in good condition
Welds / Bolts / Rivets Bolts were found in good condition
Ladders Exterior –N/A Interior – Ladder was found in good condition.
Overflow System Overflow was found with flapper valve.
Target and Float Assembly N/A
Vents The roof vent sizing is sufficient, functional and in good condition.
Cathodic Protection / Telemetry N/A
Anchor Bolts / Nuts / Chairs These found in the dry interior were noted for good condition.
Foundations The foundations were noted for good condition.
SANITATION
Roof Hatch The roof access hatch was found to have a “shoebox” lid to not allow water entry.
Hatch was in good condition.
Roof Vent Screen The roof vent screen is serviceable.
Overflow Assembly Screen & Flapper Flapper and screen were present.
Protective Fill Pipe Cover N/A
Cathodic Protection Plates N/A
SAFETY & SECURITY
Safety Climb System A safety system was noted on the interior ladder.
Ladder Gate Climb Prevention Shield Access door was locked.
Access Manways Manways were bolted closed.
Handrails Good condition.
Photo #1 - Exterior sidewall with graphics.
Photo #2 - Exterior lower wall and foundation.
Photo #3 - Exterior lower wall and foundation.
Photo #4 - Exterior sidewall with dirt/grime and checking of the exterior coating.
Photo #5 - Dry interior piping with scale corrosion.
Photo #6 – Interior dry piping is in need of surface prep and painting. The condensation cover is loose and should be removed or repaired.
Photo #7 – Interior dry under belly showing previous repair.
Photo #8 – Interior dry was found in overall good condition. Areas for touch up were noted.
Photo #9 - Exterior roof with dirt/grime.
Photo #10 – Exterior roof with dirt/grime.
Photo #11 - Roof vent
Photo #12 – Interior roof showing flash rust.
Photo #13 - Interior roof showing flash rust on substrate and beams.
Photo #14 – Interior wall with flash rust.
Photo #15 - Interior mid wall with flash rust.
Photo #16 – Interior floor and lower wall with sediment.
| 1,000,000 Gallon Hydropillar |
| South Ridge Hydropillar Tank |
| Inspection Report |
| City of Cumming, Georgia |
| General Information |
| Tank Details |
| Exterior Coatings Conditions |
| Recommendations |
| Interior Coatings Conditions |
| Recommendations |
| Structural, Sanitation, Safety and Security Conditions |
| Structural |
| Sanitation |
| Safety & Security |
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