current status (continued)

In June 2009, Tampa Bay Water’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to fix the cracking soil-cement, erosion control layer and procure the fix with a competitive process that includes expert peer review.

Tampa Bay Water’s system engineer identified three basic approaches to fixing the problem. These include:

• Adding drains to the soil wedge.
• Removing the soil wedge and replacing it with a well-drained layer.
• Adding weight to the soil-cement, erosion control layer to prevent further movement.

The Board approved a procurement process to solicit solutions and proposals for the fix.  The process includes expert peer review and is expected to take several years. The actual fix that will be constructed and the actual cost to repair will be determined through the procurement process and will not be known for several years.

Tampa Bay Water’s consulting experts as well as Florida Department of Environmental Protection experts all conclude the reservoir remains safe and poses no public risk.