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DPU Projects

Abiquiu New Office Addition

An insurance inspection of the Abiquiu hydroelectric plant found that the existing office location with respect to the plant transformer creates a hazard to personnel. The transformer is directly opposite the exterior wall of the office. The hazard is the risk of explosion if the transformer fails.

Abiquiu Unit #3 Draft Tube Design

The existing draft tube on unit #3 in Abiquiu is wearing from cavitation created by the dissolved oxygen injection system.

Bayo Booster Station Tank (Phase II)

Construct a new 833,000 gallon non-potable water tank at the Bayo Booster Station, expand storage from 182,000 gallons to 1,015,000 gallons.(Phase 2 of this project).

Bayo Lift Station Elimination Pipeline

Replace the Bayo Lift Station pipeline with a gravity sewer line.

Composting Improvements (Phase II)

Expand the existing composting facility to accommodate additional sludge processed from the new White Rock wastewater treatment plant.

DP Road Infrastructure Phase II - Roadway and Utility Improvements

Upgrade water, gas and electric services. Install new sewer line and lift station. Upgrade fiber and communication infrastructure where necessary. Reconstruct roadway to include curb/gutter, sidewalk, storm drain system, street lighting and cul-de-sac turnaround at eastern end. Evaluate parking area layouts on the southside of DP Road.

Foxtail Flats: Solar Power and Battery Storage

This project consists of two agreements that will put Los Alamos County on an accelerated trajectory toward meeting its goal to be a net carbon-neutral energy provider by 2040.

Jemez Mountain Fire Suppression/Camp May Water Line

Install a water line to the Jemez Mountain/Pajarito Ski Hill along Camp May for fire suppression.

Los Alamos Canyon Watershed Restoration Project

Restore the Los Alamos Canyon watershed both upstream and downstream of the Los Alamos reservoir. Stabilizing the watershed, using bio-engineering techniques, will enable the County to successfully stabilize the road and protect the pipeline & electric conduit between the Ice Rink Road and the reservoir (source of non-potable water for the county). Grant from River Stewardship Program/NMED

DPU Projects

Abiquiu New Office Addition

Abiquiu Unit #3 Draft Tube Design

Bayo Booster Station Tank (Phase II)

Bayo Lift Station Elimination Pipeline

Composting Improvements (Phase II)

DP Road Infrastructure Phase II - Roadway and Utility Improvements

Foxtail Flats: Solar Power and Battery Storage

Jemez Mountain Fire Suppression/Camp May Water Line

Los Alamos Canyon Watershed Restoration Project

Paint Barranca Mesa Water Tank

Pajarito Road/TA-50 Waterline Replacement

Replace the Wastewater Treatment Plant in White Rock

Replace underground electrical distribution

Rose Street Road Reconstruction and Utility Project

Utility Work Impacting Roadways

Water Production Wells Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades