Brickyard Road Water Tank and Transmission Main

The Town of Farmington operates the Canandaigua- Farmington Consolidated Water District (CFWD) in the Towns of Canandaigua and Farmington. The CFWD’s Brickyard
Road tank is locked out of the distribution system, only providing hydraulic benefit during peak and fire demands.

Being locked out of the system creates two concerns. First, pressures in the area can fluctuate by over 17.4 psi (40 feet). Second, tank water quality steadily degrades, creating a potential for poor-quality water to be introduced into the system during peak and fire demands.

The project will address these concerns, including replacing the tank with a taller elevated tank and constructing a dedicated transmission main. The project provides system pressure equalization and additional storage for fire demands and improves tank water quality by promoting flow through and mixing in the tank.

When complete, the water tank will provide the necessary system pressure equalization and storage needs. The proposed 2 MG composite elevated storage tank provides estimated storage needs through 2050. A review of the distribution system demonstrates that the distribution system will provide pressure greater than 50 psi and hydrant design flows greater than 1,300 GPM.

Big Idea

Improve the quality of water and pressure