Project Scope:

This project installs approximately 11,300 linear feet of waterline to connect Chapel Grove Elementary School to the municipal water system. The project will include several street and stream crossings and provides an opportunity for residents along the alignment to connect to the municipal system.

This project is being supported, in whole, or in part, by federal award number CFDA 21.027 awarded to Gaston County by the US Department of the Treasury.

Background:

Gaston County received federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to improve critical infrastructure and utilities for county residents. The County is using part of this grant money to expand water and sewer services to outlying areas. Of particular focus are public schools, which pose a higher throughput demand and are currently experiencing capacity and flow issues stemming from their aging well systems. This project will provide a much needed, reliable source of safe drinking water, while also aiding in fire protection at the school and surrounding community. An initial trunk line will be constructed that can accommodate future extensions into other areas.Municipal treated water can reduce dependency on well water for residents, which can be unreliable in times of drought and subject to runoff, infiltration, minerals/metals and bacteria resulting in lower water quality. This project is being undertaken in coordination with the City of Gastonia and Two Rivers Utilities, who will eventually own and maintain the line.