Felton Heights Tank Replacement Project

In 2013, Felton Heights water system consolidated its operations and maintenance into SLVWD. As part of the consolidation, Felton Heights Mutual Water residents agreed to a property-related charge to assist with the replacement of the Felton Heights water storage tank. The current tank is undersized for adequate fire flows and nearing its life expectancy. The SLVWD planned to move forward shortly after consolidation with Felton Heights however experienced project delays. The delays centered around tank sizing, location, property acquisition, and adequate SLVWD staffing.

The SLVWD has selected a new tank site at the end of Lost Acre Drive. SLVWD has been in negotiations with the property owner. This tank site is larger than the existing site (located at the end of Valhalla Way) and will allow SLVWD to construct a 120,000 gallon bolted steel water tank. The existing tank is 10,000 gallons, barely large enough to supply domestic water use and severely limiting fire flow. The new tank will meet California Fire Code and ensure fire flows for the Felton Heights neighborhood. SLVWD also plans to install a new hydrant at the end of Lost Acre Drive. 

Project Cost: To be announced

Estimated Start: To be announced

Estimated Completion: To be announced

Additional Information & Documents

• Topographic map of proposed N and S Lost Acre tank sites      
• Geotechnical investigation of proposed N Lost Acre tank site (Nov. 2022) 
• Neighborhood Letter (2022)
• Neighborhood outreach presentation (Nov. 30, 2022)  

Historic Tank Replacement Information

• Felton Heights Water Mutual Consolidation Memo (2012)
• Felton Heights Water Mutual Property Related Charge Memo (2013)
• Topographic map of proposed N Lost Acre tank site 
• Geotechnical investigation of proposed N Lost Acre tank site (June 2016) 

Questions? Please contact: FeltonHeights@slvwd.com