Lk_Tarpon_Background_31720_KNL.pdf

This is a background document prepared for the Chesnut Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) and Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) Surface Facilities project in Florida. The document provides environmental and hydrogeological context for the County's planned design and construction of surface water collection and treatment facilities to support the ASR/MAR well system. The project involves designing facilities to collect surface water, treat it to meet regulatory standards, and route treated water to existing ASR infrastructure and a MAR well (with construction expected to be completed in 2027), with potential capability to bypass directly to the North County Reclaimed Water System (NCRWS). The background document establishes the technical foundation necessary for the engineering design, permitting, and construction oversight phases that will follow.

The document serves as a reference for understanding the existing site conditions, geological formations, water quality parameters, and regulatory requirements that will inform the engineering design process. This background information is critical for bidders and design professionals to assess project feasibility, identify potential challenges, and develop cost-effective solutions for the surface facilities component of the larger ASR/MAR initiative. The material supports the competitive bidding process by ensuring all prospective contractors have access to consistent, comprehensive baseline information about site-specific conditions and project constraints.