Flat Top Water Distribution System

Location: Ghent, West Virginia

Owner: Cool Ridge Public Service District

Description: The project consisted of installation of a new public water distribution system where none previously existed. The project provided water service to approximately 250 lake residences. Previously, the residences depended upon individual household treatment systems which used lake water as a raw water source.

System Improvements: The new system includes approximately 45,000 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water line, 28 fire hydrants, 28 valves, 8 blow-off assemblies, service lines, and meter assemblies. Work also included highway crossings and construction along the toe of the Lake Dam.

Construction Cost: $1,350,000

Completion Date: 1998