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EPA WORK ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 185-1L31

EPA CONTRACT NUMBER: 68-01-7 250
EBASCO SERVICES, INCORPORATED

WORK PLAN
BAIRD & MCGUIRE
WATER SUPPLY FEASIBILITY STUDY

FEBRUARY 1988

Prepared by:

S u b m i t t e d by: Approved by:

E.C. J o r d a n Co. Ebasco S e r v i c e s , I n c .

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Objectives and Scope of Work 1
1.2 Structure of Work Plan 2
1.3 Background 2
2.0 DEVELOPED SOURCES OF WATER 6
2.1 Tri-Town Supply 6
2.2 Groundwater Supplies . . . . 7
2.3 summary 8
3.0 SOURCES OF SUPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED 10
3.1 Reactivate the Donna Road W e l l f i e l d . . . . 10
3.2 Cain's P i t 10
3.3 Restore and Treat the South S t r e e t Wells . 11
3.4 Connect to the MWRA System 11
3.5 Divert the Bear and Unnamed Swamps . . . . 11
3.6 Store and Divert the Blue H i l l River . . . 13
3.7 Expand the Richardi Reservoir 13
3.8 Reactivate the Cochato River Diversion . . 13
3.9 Divert the Farm River 13
3.10 Summary. . 14
4.0_ TECHNICAL/INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES 15
4.1 Lost Demand. . 15
4.2 Donna Road W e l l f i e l d . 15
4.3 Cain's P i t 16
4.4 Reactivate the South Street Wells 16
4.5 MWRA System 16
4.6 Surface Water Diversions 16
5.0 SCOPE OF WORK 19
5.1 Phase I - Preliminary Evaluations 19
5.1.1 Task 1: Assessment of Lost Demand. 19
5.1.1.1 Review Operating Records . 20
5.1.1.2 Meet with Holbrook . . . . 20
5.1.1.3 Estimate Lost Demand . . . 20
5.1.1.4 Prepare a Memorandum of
Lost Demand 20
5.1.2 Task 2: Investigate and I n i t i a l l y
Evaluate Replacement
Sources 20

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5.1.2.1 C o l l e c t and Review

E x i s t i n g Data 21
5.1.2.2 Preliminary Evaluation of
Replacement Sources. . . . 22
5.1.2.3 Surface Water Treatment. . 23
5.1.2.4 Preliminary Plan and Cost
Estimate 23
5.1.2.5 Delivery System
Modifications 23
5.1.2.6 Meet with Affected
Community Boards and
Agencies . 24
5.1.2.7 Preliminary Cost-
effectiveness Analysis . . 24
5.1.2.8 Prepare Memorandum
Summarizing Phase I . . . . 24
5.2 Phase I I - Evaluation of Preferred
Alternatives 24
5.2.1 Task 3: Evaluate a Groundwater
Source 24
5.2.1.1 Pumping Test 25
5.2.1.2 Groundwater Quality
Testing 26
5.2.1.3 Review Test Results with
EPA and DEQE 27
5.2.1.4 Groundwater Source
Memorandum 27
5.2.2 Task 4: Detailed Evaluation of
Surface Water Sources. . . 27
5.2.2.1 Review E x i s t i n g Data . . . 27
5.2.2.2 Water Quality Testing. . . 27
5.2.2.3 Treatment Evaluation . . . 27
5.2.2.4 Refine Y i e l d Analysis. . . 28
5.2.2.5 Refine Transmission System
Improvements 28
5.2.2.6 Surface Water Source
Memorandum 28
5.2.3 Task 5: Cost-effectiveness
Analysis 28
5.2.3.1 Cost-effectiveness
Analysis 28
5.2.3.2 Meet with Affected
Community Boards and
Agencies 29

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SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.

5.2.4 Task 6: Recommendations 29
5.2.4.1 D r a f t Report 29
5.2.4.2 F i n a l Report and E x e c u t i v e
Summary 29
5.2.4.3 P r e s e n t a t i o n o f t h e FS
Report 29
5.2.5 Task 7: Community R e l a t i o n s . . . . 29
5.2.5.1 Meetings . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.5.2 Fact Sheets. . . . . . . . 30
5.2.5.3 T e c h n i c a l Support f o r
Community R e l a t i o n s . . . . 31
5.2.5.4 Community R e l a t i o n s
Implementation 31
5.2.5.5 R e s p o n s i v e n e s s Summary . . 31
5.2.6 Task 8: Q u a l i t y Assurance, Q u a l i t y
Control 31
5.2.7 Task 9: Post FS Support 32
5.2.7.1 Community R e l a t i o n s
Activities 32
5.2.7.2 ROD P r e p a r a t i o n A s s i s t a n c e 32
6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE. . 33
7.0 BUDGET ESTIMATE . . 36
GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS 37

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE TITLE PAGE NO.

1 S i t e Location Map 4
2 Cochato River Watershed T r i b u t a r i e s . . . . . . 12
3 Project Schedule 34
4 Schedule of Deliverables 35

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE TITLE PAGE NO.

1 South S t r e e t Wells - Reported Capacity 9
2 Reviews and Permits for Construction Projects
i n Massachusetts 18

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 1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Work Plan describes the tasks necessary to complete a
F e a s i b i l i t y Study (FS) for an Alternate Water Supply for the
area impacted by the Baird & McGuire National P r i o r i t y List
(NPL) site. The study i s being performed by E.C. Jordan
(Jordan) as part of the Ebasco Services, Inc., REM I I I team for
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as authorized
under the EPA Work Assignment 185-1L31' on Contract Number
68-01-7250, and was scoped i n a meeting on October 22, 1987,
with EPA Region I and the REM I I contractor. This Work Plan
outlines the project scope of work and includes an estimate of
the p r o j e c t budget and schedule. For t h i s FS we have defined
the term "Lost Demand" to mean the d a i l y r a t e of groundwater
production that the Town of Holbrook, Massachusetts,
h i s t o r i c a l l y imposed on the South S t r e e t w e l l s for use within
the Town, and subsequently l o s t due to Baird & McGuire, I n c . ' s
industrial activities.

1.1 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK

There are two main objectives to t h i s FS. The f i r s t i s to
i d e n t i f y the amount of potable water that was used from the
^ South S t r e e t w e l l s before they were closed because of aquifer
contamination. The second i s to evaluate i d e n t i f i e d surface and
groundwater replacement sources. This evaluation w i l l present
the t e c h n i c a l , i n s t i t u t i o n a l , and economic i s s u e s involved i n
developing these a l t e r n a t i v e s . Jordan proposes a s e r i e s of
tasks to meet these objectives. These tasks are described i n
d e t a i l i n Section 5.0 of t h i s Work Plan and are b r i e f l y
summarized here.
The amount of water supply l o s t with the c l o s i n g of the South
S t r e e t w e l l s (Lost Demand) w i l l be determined by reviewing
information a v a i l a b l e from the development, i n s t a l l a t i o n , and
operation of the resource. This information will be
supplemented by discussions with water company personnel that
were involved i n the use of these w e l l s and the water company's
consultant.
The next step i s a preliminary evaluation of the possible
resources to i d e n t i f y those that appear to have the p o t e n t i a l to
supply t h i s l o s s . This evaluation w i l l i d e n t i f y the t e c h n i c a l ,
i n s t i t u t i o n a l , and cost issues, which w i l l influence the
development of these resources.
The next step i n the process w i l l be a d e t a i l e d evaluation of a
groundwater and a surface water resource. This evaluation may
include a pumping t e s t , water q u a l i t y sampling, treatment
evaluations, and an assessment of the present worth of the costs
associated with the development and use of these resources.

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The f i n a l step w i l l be a comparative a n a l y s i s of the i d e n t i f i e d
resources and the recommendation of the supply a l t e r n a t i v e that
most reasonably meets the Lost Demand of the South Street
wells. These evaluations and tasks w i l l be summarized i n a
project report that w i l l explain the l o g i c used i n the
development of the project and the r e s u l t s obta ined by
performance of the tasks.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF WORK PLAN
Jordan has developed t h i s Work Plan i n a format that presents
the problem, the i d e n t i f i e d a l t e r n a t i v e s , and the work necessary
to meet the project objectives. The f i r s t two sections of t h i s
plan present an overview of the problem and a description of the
e x i s t i n g water supply system and the c o n t r o l l i n g i n f r a ­
structure. The t h i r d and fourth sections present a summary of
the i d e n t i f i e d a l t e r n a t i v e supply sources and p o t e n t i a l problems
associated with each. The f i n a l three sections of t h i s Work
Plan discuss the d e t a i l e d scope of work proposed f o r t h i s
project and the anticipated schedule and budget requirements
inherent i n t h i s work.
1.3 BACKGROUND
The Baird & McGuire s i t e was i d e n t i f i e d as an NPL s i t e by EPA i n
October 1982. A Remedial I n v e s t i g a t i o n / F e a s i b i l i t y Study Report
(RI/FS) has been completed for this s i t e and the s i t e
remediation design was started i n September 1987. The
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n of replacement water supply f o r that contaminated
by wastes from the Baird & McGuire s i t e has been established as
a priority.

From 1912 to 1983, Baird & McGuire, I n c . , operated a chemical

mixing and batching operation a t t h i s s i t e , developing a s e r i e s
of products, including d i s i n f e c t a n t s , soaps, f l o o r wax, and
pesticides. The company's disposal p r a c t i c e s for waste of a l l
types r e s u l t e d i n contamination of the s i t e s o i l s and the
underlying aquifer. Contamination i n t h i s aquifer moved
southward and resulted i n the gradual shutdown of the Town of
Holbrook's South Street w e l l s , which are located approximately
1,500 feet from the Baird & McGuire s i t e . The wells were used
from 1958 to 1982 to supplement the water supply for the Town of
Holbrook during periods of high demand. The Lost Demand
a v a i l a b l e from these wells i s not known a t t h i s time, but i s
estimated to be between 0.25 and 2 mgd.

The l o s s of t h i s water supply source forced the town to r e l y

completely on the water treatment and transmission system shared
with the Town of Randolph and the surface water supply shared
with the Towns of Randolph and Braintree. Both of these
resources have l i m i t a t i o n s which have been stressed by increased
demand. The Town of Holbrook has put i n place water use
r e s t r i c t i o n s i n an e f f o r t to minimize the adverse impact on
these systems.

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The geology of the general s i t e area (Figure 1) i s t y p i c a l of
g l a c i a l l y affected New England t e r r a i n with a highly v a r i a b l e
thickness of s t r a t i f i e d , g l a c i a l l y deposited sediments and
unstratified t i l l overlying metamorphic bedrock. The bedrock
c o n s i s t s mostly of granite, Salem gabbrodiorite, and Dedham
granodiorite, and i s commonly exposed a t the topographic highs
of the undulating t e r r a i n . Some large and small lakes i n the
area appear to be expressions of the water table.

The groundwater flow regime i s complex due to the heterogeneous

s p a t i a l d i s t r i b u t i o n of low permeability s i l t y sand and t i l l
deposits. Groundwater i s presumed to move i n the d i r e c t i o n of
major surface water drainage because of the lack of s i g n i f i c a n t
groundwater extraction i n the study area. T r a n s m i s s i v i t i e s as
high as 72,000 gal/day/ft have been i d e n t i f i e d near the Baird &
McGuire property where outwash sediments were deposited (FS
Report, GHR Engineering Associates, 1985). The movement of
water i n bedrock i s controlled by fracture orientation that, to
a large degree, i s unknown. No major s t r u c t u r a l features,
including f a u l t s , were found i n bedrock by the Baird & McGuire
i n v e s t i g a t i o n that might influence the deep groundwater flow.

The following sections describe the e x i s t i n g surface and

groundwater supply sources wholly or p a r t i a l l y owned by the Town
of Holbrook; p o t e n t i a l replacement sources; and the t e c h n i c a l ,
economic, and i n s t i t u t i o n a l issues that w i l l be addressed i n
t h i s Water Supply FS.

A d r a f t of t h i s Work Plan was i n i t i a l l y prepared by Camp,

Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM) for EPA under the REM I I Program.
This document r e f l e c t s CDM's planning, though changes have been
made to address comments received from EPA and input from
Jordan.

The following information was reviewed during the preparation of

t h i s Work Plan and serves as a record of past engineering
studies and investigations of the Baird & McGuire s i t e and the
surrounding area.

o Memoranda and l e t t e r s concerning actions a t the South

Street wells from 1958 to 1978.
o Baird & McGuire On-scene Coordinate's Report;
Holbrook, Massachusetts; March 1983 - J u l y 1984.
o Remedial Investigation Report. Baird & McGuire S i t e ,
Holbrook. Massachusetts. Volumes I . I I , and I I I ;
May 22, 1985. Prepared for USEPA Region I by GHR
Engineering Associates, I n c . ; New Bedford,
Massachusetts (Subcontractor to NUS Corporation,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).

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 o . I n s t a l l a t i o n and Monitoring of Interim Groundwater
Containment System. Baird & McGuire S i t e , Holbrook.
Massachusetts: August 1985. Prepared f o r the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality
Engineering by Goldberg-Zoino & Associates (GZA),
Inc.; Newton Upper F a l l s , Massachusetts.

o F i n a l Addendum Report. Remedial I n v e s t i g a t i o n

Phase I I . Baird & McGuire S i t e . Holbrook.
Massachusetts; June 27, 1986. Prepared f o r USEPA
Region I by GHR Engineering Associates, I n c . ; New
Bedford, Massachusetts (Subcontractor to NUS
Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).
o F i n a l F e a s i b i l i t y Study Report. Baird & McGuire S i t e .
Holbrook. Massachusetts; J u l y 18, 1986. Prepared f o r
USEPA Region I by GHR Engineering Associates, I n c . ,
New Bedford, Massachusetts (Subcontractor to NUS
Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).
o USEPA Supplement to the Baird & McGuire F e a s i b i l i t y
Study Report of J u l y 1986; August 1986. Prepared by
USEPA Region I .
o Record of Decision. Baird & McGuire S i t e . Holbrook.
Massachusetts; September 30, 1986. Prepared by USEPA,
Region I .
A number of additional evaluations are ongoing a t the Baird &
McGuire s i t e and the surrounding area. This evaluation w i l l
make use of t h i s information as i t becomes a v a i l a b l e and w i l l
i n t e r f a c e with the responsible agencies as directed by EPA.
Ongoing studies involve:
o the USEPA Cochato River Sediment FFS;
o the proposed Master Water Supply Study by the towns of
Braintree, Holbrook, and Randolph;
o the Town of Holbrook Recreational Study of Lake
Holbrook under the Massachusetts Clean Lakes. Program;
o the Town of Holbrook Municipal Sanitary Landfill
Study;

o the USEPA Environmental Risk Assessment conducted

through a grant from the Office of Research and
Development (ORD); and
o ongoing engineering evaluations by the remedial design
engineer.

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2.0 DEVELOPED SOURCES OF WATER
The Town of Holbrook has h i s t o r i c a l l y obtained water supply from
four sources: (1) the South Street w e l l s , (2) the Donna Road
wellfield, (3) Cain's P i t , and (4) the Great Pond/Upper Pond
Reservoir System. The South Street, Donna Road, and Cain's P i t
groundwater supplies have been i d l e for a number of years
because of water q u a l i t y problems. The Great and Upper Pond
System i s currently the only source of supply for the towns of
Braintree, Holbrook, and Randolph.
2.1 TRI-TOWN SUPPLY
The towns of Braintree, Holbrook, and Randolph have been
authorized by Chapter 217 of the Acts of 1884 to j o i n t l y own and
operate the Great and Upper Pond System as a water supply. The
three towns, under the d i r e c t i o n of the Tri-Town Board, share
the cost of operating and maintaining the supply.
A 1965 report to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission
i n d i c a t e s that the y i e l d of the Great and Upper Pond System may
be increased from an estimated 5.2 m i l l i o n gallons per day (mgd)
to about 8.0 mgd by the enlargement of Great Pond and the
diversion of the Blue H i l l River and Bear Swamp. The drought of
the mid-1960s was the impetus for increasing the r e s e r v o i r
system y i e l d . However, t h i s impetus was l o s t , and the work
never completed, because of increased r a i n f a l l i n the following
years. The Tri-Town Board, however, did i n s t a l l a low-head pump
at the base of the Great Pond Dam for periodic pumping of water
from the Blue H i l l River into the system.
In 1972, the Tri-Town Board developed the Richardi Reservoir to
supplement the Great and Upper Ponds. (We w i l l use the term
Great Pond System to describe the Great and Upper Ponds and the
Richardi Reservoir for the remainder of t h i s Work Plan.) The
Richardi Reservoir has h i s t o r i c a l l y been fed by groundwater and
by diversion of the Cochato River to the r e s e r v o i r ; the Tri-Town
Board discontinued diversion of the Cochato River i n 1983. The
diversion was discontinued due to possible creosote
contamination of the Cochato River as a r e s u l t of a breach i n a
creosote lagoon at the Baird & McGuire s i t e .

The y i e l d of the Great Pond System has been estimated several

times since the 1965 report. A 1972 report to the towns of
Holbrook and Randolph estimated that the y i e l d of the Great Pond
System was 2.8 mgd. The report also indicated that periodic
pumping from the Blue H i l l River could add about 1.0 mgd to the
yield. A proposed diversion of Bear Swamp was estimated ( i n
1972) to add another 0.6 mgd. The same report indicated that
when construction of the Richardi Reservoir i s completed, the
estimated y i e l d w i l l increase to about 11.2 mgd.

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Other reports have i d e n t i f i e d d i f f e r e n t estimates of the y i e l d .
Recent planning studies completed by the Metropolitan D i s t r i c t
Commission (MDC, now MWRA) report the y i e l d to be between 7.5
and 8.0 mgd. The Massachusetts Water Supply Policy Study
reported the y i e l d as 8.8 mgd. As periodic removal of sand and
gravel from the Richardi Reservoir occurs, the y i e l d of the
Great Pond System changes and must be reassessed.
2.2 GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES
The Town of Holbrook has three groundwater sources that are no
longer used due to water q u a l i t y problems. Those sources are
Cain's P i t , Donna Road, and South S t r e e t .
In 1986, the C i t y of Brockton investigated the water supply
p o t e n t i a l of a developed shallow permeable aquifer known as
Cain's P i t , located about one mile south of the South Street
wells. This i n v e s t i g a t i o n projected a maximum w e l l y i e l d of
0.15 mgd based on t e s t s of a 25-foot deep w e l l . Twice i n
e a r l i e r years (1964 and 1965), the J o i n t Board of Water
Commissioners used a w e l l a t Cain's P i t as an emergency source
of public water. Both times, the w e l l was shut down due to high
concentrations of iron and manganese. I t i s not known i f the
Cain's P i t aquifer extends beyond the influence of the e x i s t i n g
gravel p i t .
In a 1966 report to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission
on Ground Water Resources i n the towns of Braintree, Holbrook,
Randolph, and Weymouth, the Donna Road supply was described as a
vacuum w e l l system. The w e l l f i e l d i s located north of South
S t r e e t on the southern edge of the Trout Brook Valley. The
wellfield consists of 2 0 small-diameter w e l l s that are
approximately 40 feet deep; the t o t a l y i e l d i s reported to be
about 350 gallons per minute (gpm) or 0.5 mgd. The w e l l f i e l d
operation was discontinued i n 1973 when high iron and manganese
l e v e l s were found i n the water.

This 1966 report described the South Street w e l l s as three

gravel-packed wells approximately 61 feet deep. The w e l l s are
located j u s t east of South Street, about a quarter-mile
northwest of Lake Holbrook. Well Nos. 1 and 2 reportedly
yielded 240 gpm or 0.35 mgd each. Well No. 3 yielded about
1,000 gpm or 1.44 mgd when f i r s t started, but i t s use was
discontinued s h o r t l y thereafter when a phenol t a s t e developed
and manganese values of 2 ppm were reported. Well No. 2 was
closed i n 1980 following the detection of v o l a t i l e organic
chemicals (VOCs) i n excess of EPA's potable water guidelines."
Well No. 1 was closed i n 1982 a f t e r an i n v e s t i g a t i o n a t the
Baird & McGuire s i t e indicated indiscriminate hazardous waste
disposal p r a c t i c e s and widespread contamination.

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The relevant dates and reported c a p a c i t i e s for the South Street
w e l l s are summarized i n Table 1.
2.3 SUMMARY
The e x i s t i n g water supply for Braintree, Holbrook, and Randolph
i s the Great Pond System. Other developed groundwater sources
located i n Holbrook are not used because of water q u a l i t y
problems. These groundwater sources supplied water d i r e c t l y to
the transmission system without treatment during periods of high
demand.
The termination of these sources caused r e l i a n c e on other
a v a i l a b l e resources which placed an increased s t r e s s on the
Great Pond System, the Randolph-Holbrook water treatment plant
(WTP), and the water transmission system.
Closing the Donna Road w e l l f i e l d i n 1973 and the remaining South
Street w e l l i n 1982 forced a l l three towns to r e l y on the Great
Pond System as the sole source of supply. The towns of Holbrook
and Randolph were forced to r e l y on t h e i r WTP as the sole source
of potable water. This overtaxed the system, r e s u l t i n g i n the
implementation of water use r e s t r i c t i o n s i n Holbrook and
Randolph. No r e l i a b l e estimate of the optimal y i e l d (the
l a r g e s t sustained supply quantity that can be obtained under
s p e c i f i e d conditions) i s a v a i l a b l e for the Great Pond System i n
i t s current configuration. The v a r i a t i o n i n reported estimates
of y i e l d for each component of the surface supply do not provide
the b a s i s needed to develop a r e l i a b l e water supply plan.

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 TABLE 1

SOUTH STREET WELLS - REPORTED CAPACITY

Estimated Capacity Installed/

(gpm) (mcrdi- F i r s t Used L a s t Used

240 0.35 1955 1982

240 0.35 1955 1958

1970 1980
1,000 1.44 1958 1958

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3.0 SOURCES OF SUPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED
I n t h i s section, Jordan w i l l i d e n t i f y and b r i e f l y discuss the
sources of supply to be considered i n the preliminary evaluation
stage of t h i s p r o j e c t . During t h i s stage, the options w i l l be
reviewed to determine the f e a s i b i l i t y and cost of developing the
resources necessary to provide potable water at a rate
equivalent to that supplied by h i s t o r i c operation of the South
Street wells. This review w i l l be based on the e x i s t i n g
chemical a n a l y s i s of the supply sources performed to date. The
sources to be considered are:

o Donna Road W e l l f i e l d
o Cain's P i t
o South Street Wells
o Metropolitan Water Resources Authority
o
o Bear Hand
Blue i l l Mary Lee Swamps
River
o Richardi-Reservoir
o Cochato River
o Farm River
3.1 REACTIVATE THE DONNA ROAD WELLFIELD
The reported y i e l d of the Donna Road w e l l f i e l d i s 0.5 mgd. It
may be possible to renovate the o r i g i n a l 20 small-diameter wells
or, a l t e r n a t i v e l y , to replace the o r i g i n a l wells with a smaller
number of l a r g e r production wells, depending on aquifer
characteristics. I n determining if either alternative i s
c o s t - e f f e c t i v e , treatment for iron and manganese removal will
need to be considered, based on the r e s u l t s of past use.
3.2 CAIN'S PIT

In 1964, the J o i n t Board of Water Commissioners (Towns of

Randolph and Holbrook) requested permission from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health to use
an e x i s t i n g well at Cain's P i t for an emergency source of
water. The well was operated for about three months and was
shut down when high l e v e l s of iron and manganese developed. The
w e l l was used again i n 1965 for about the same length of time;
again, high l e v e l s of iron and manganese resulted.
The c a p a b i l i t y of t h i s aquifer to replace the capacity l o s t at
the South Street w e l l s w i l l be studied further. Apparently,
treatment w i l l be required to supply water with acceptable
l e v e l s of iron and manganese.

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3.3 RESTORE AND TREAT THE SOUTH STREET WELLS
The South, S t r e e t wells may be reactivated i f :
o the Baird & McGuire hazardous waste site i s
s u f f i c i e n t l y remediated;

o the water q u a l i t y meets a l l applicable drinking water

standards; and

o the public believes the remediation effort i s

successful.
EPA i s c u r r e n t l y managing remediation of the Baird & McGuire
hazardous waste s i t e . Plans c a l l for removal and/or treatment
of contaminated s o i l s and treatment of groundwater to remove
contaminants. This process i s i n i t s e a r l y stages; full
remediation of the groundwater contamination w i l l take an
unknown period of time. Thus, i t i s not possible t o predict
when these wells may be safe to use.
3.4 CONNECT TO THE MWRA SYSTEM
Due to i t s close proximity, the Town of Holbrook may be allowed
to connect t o the MWRA water d i s t r i b u t i o n system. Under
Massachusetts law (Section 8d of Chapter 372 of the Acts of
1984), no municipality can become a member community of the MWRA
waterworks d i v i s i o n unless that community p e t i t i o n s the MWRA f o r
membership and meets a number of conditions. These conditions
include requirements that must be met by the requesting town,
and further require that the MWRA system has an a v a i l a b l e
reserve supply s u f f i c i e n t for the community's needs.
3.5 DIVERT THE BEAR AND UNNAMED SWAMPS
The Unnamed Swamp (hereafter, for the purposes of t h i s study, to
be termed Mary Lee Swamp) and the Bear Swamp are t r i b u t a r i e s to
the Cochato River. The diversion of Bear Swamp d i r e c t l y to the
upper r e s e r v o i r was f i r s t considered i n 1965 (prior to tying the
Cochato River to the Richardi R e s e r v o i r ) . Such a diversion was
estimated to increase the y i e l d of the r e s e r v o i r system by
approximately 1.4 mgd. A subsequent report completed i n 1972
for the towns of Randolph and Holbrook estimated the y i e l d from
t h i s resource at 0.6 mgd. The Cochato River was diverted to the
Richardi Reservoir a f t e r the 1965 report. As shown i n Figure 2,
t h i s action e f f e c t i v e l y added the y i e l d a v a i l a b l e from both the
Bear and Mary Lee Swamps to the water supply system.

Following elimination of the Cochato River diversion, the

Braintree Water and Sewer Commission (1985) conducted a
preliminary evaluation on d i v e r t i n g both Bear and Mary Lee

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SOURCE: U S D S. QUADRANGLE. BLUE HILL. MASS. 1971 PHOTOREVISED 1979. 7.3 MINUTE S E R E S
FIGURE 2
COCHATO RIVER WATERSHED TRIBUTARIES
BAIRD AND McGUIRE SITE
•2000 \ 4000 FEET HOLBROOK, MASSACHUSETTS
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Swamps to Norroway Brook, a t r i b u t a r y of the Great Pond System.
The a v a i l a b l e y i e l d from t h i s diversion was not established.
This proposal appears to be t e c h n i c a l l y f e a s i b l e ; however,
additional data are required to determine the a v a i l a b l e y i e l d
and i t s cost. Environmental and water q u a l i t y i s s u e s , which
could determine the ultimate f e a s i b i l i t y of t h i s diversion, have
not been evaluated.

3.6 STORE AND DIVERT THE BLUE HILL RIVER

Storage and diversion of a portion of the Blue H i l l River was
considered i n 1937, 1964, 1970, and 1979. I n 1964, both gravity
diversion and pumped diversion a l t e r n a t i v e s were evaluated.
Both a l t e r n a t i v e s included construction of a dam on the Blue
H i l l River, which received l e g i s l a t i v e approval i n 1970.
Neither of the a l t e r n a t i v e s has been implemented to date. The
construction of e i t h e r of these a l t e r n a t i v e s may increase the
y i e l d of the r e s e r v o i r system by an estimated 2 mgd. Jordan
does not know why t h i s project has not been undertaken to date.
We w i l l research t h i s as a portion of t h i s study and determine
whether the i n s t i t u t i o n a l , environmental, and t e c h n i c a l issues
involved allow further consideration of t h i s source.
3.7 EXPAND THE RICHARDI RESERVOIR
The Tri-Town Board has allowed periodic excavation of sand and
gravel from the Richardi Reservoir since i t s construction i n
1972. The rate of progress v a r i e s according to l o c a l demand f o r
these materials. The optimal y i e l d and the storage volume of
the Richardi Reservoir have not been evaluated i n i t s present
s t a t e of expansion.
3.8 REACTIVATE THE COCHATO RIVER DIVERSION
The diversion of the Cochato River into the Richardi Reservoir
was discontinued by the Tri-Town Board i n 1983 as a r e s u l t of
the breach i n a creosote lagoon a t the Baird & McGuire s i t e and
the subsequent discharge of i t s contents to the Cochato River.
However, water q u a l i t y t e s t i n g i n recent years has indicated no
s i g n i f i c a n t contamination i n the water column. A concurrent EPA
study w i l l evaluate the r i v e r sediment contamination and provide
more information on the r i s k s associated with using the r i v e r as
a water supply source. This study w i l l consider a number of
a l t e r n a t i v e s f o r use of the Cochato River as a supply source,
including: (1) use of the e x i s t i n g channel; and (2) use of a
diversion channel to the east of the Baird & McGuire s i t e .

3.9 DIVERT THE FARM RIVER

The diversion of water from the Farm River to the Richardi
Reservoir has not been evaluated to date. This a l t e r n a t i v e i s
expected to supply y i e l d s i m i l a r to the storage and diversion of
the Blue H i l l River, i f coupled with expansion of the Richardi

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Reservoir. The cost associated with t h i s diversion and the
environmental and water quality issues that a f f e c t i t s
f e a s i b i l i t y have not been evaluated.
3.10 SUMMARY
The water sources to be considered for replacement of the Lost
Demand of the South Street wells are:
o Groundwater Sources
Donna Road w e l l f i e l d
Cain's P i t
South Street wells
o Surface Water Sources
Divert Bear and Mary Lee Swamps
Store and d i v e r t the Blue H i l l River
Expand the Richardi Reservoir
Reactivate the Cochato River Diversion
Divert the Farm River
o Other Sources
MWRA System

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4.0 TECHNICAL/INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
A number of t e c h n i c a l and i n s t i t u t i o n a l i s s u e s r e l a t e to
replacement of the Lost Demand of the South S t r e e t w e l l s ,
including:
o determination of the Lost Demand of the South Street
site;
o the required facilities and the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE)
new source guidelines for developing the Donna Road
w e l l f i e l d or other aquifers;
o contamination and public perception issues regarding
the South Street wells and the Cochato River;
o the p o s s i b i l i t y of a permanent connection to the MWRA
system; and
o the concept of replacing a groundwater supply operated
and maintained by Holbrook, with a surface water
supply operated and maintained by the Tri-Town Board
and treated by the J o i n t Board of Water Commissioners.
These items are discussed i n more detail i n the following
sections.
4.1 LOST DEMAND

I t has been reported that the two smaller w e l l s at South Street

operated a t about 240 gpm or 0.35 mgd each, while the t h i r d w e l l
yielded 1,000 gpm or 1.44 mgd. Review of the w e l l operating
records should indicate the amounts being delivered to Holbrook
from the w e l l s . However, the quantitative use of those wells
was influenced by the phenol t a s t e reported i n Well No. 3 by the
Water Department i n 1958. The town decided t o operate other
supplies ( i . e . , Great Pond System) when the presence of
contaminants i n the South Street wells precluded t h e i r use
without treatment.
4.2 DONNA ROAD WELLFIELD
The scope of s e r v i c e s presented i n Section 5.0 i s intended to
i d e n t i f y the f a c i l i t i e s required and costs associated with
r e a c t i v a t i n g the Donna Road w e l l f i e l d as a municipal water
supply for comparison with other a l t e r n a t i v e s . The study w i l l
not encompass a l l work needed to obtain DEQE approval t o begin
design of the f a c i l i t i e s .

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4.3 CAIN'S PIT
An evaluation of the Cain's P i t area as a p o t e n t i a l water source
for the C i t y of Brockton was recently completed. I t was
determined that the costs associated with development of t h i s
supply exceeded the l i m i t e d benefit i n terms of increased
yield. The work done i n the Cain's P i t study w i l l be reviewed
as part of the proposed study.
4.4 REACTIVATE THE SOUTH STREET WELLS
The public's perception of these w e l l s as a contaminated source
w i l l be an impediment even i f i t i s t e c h n i c a l l y possible to
produce water of acceptable drinking water q u a l i t y i n a timely
and c o s t - e f f e c t i v e manner.
4.5 MWRA SYSTEM
Connection to the MWRA system may be a t e c h n i c a l l y f e a s i b l e
alternative, but i n s t i t u t i o n a l requirements may preclude
consideration of t h i s source.
4.6 SURFACE WATER DIVERSIONS
The Lost Demand of the South Street w e l l s may be e f f e c t i v e l y
replaced by the diversion of surface water sources. However,
supplying additional water to Holbrook from surface sources
involves two l e v e l s of administration: the Tri-Town Water Board
and the J o i n t Board of Water Commissioners, as w e l l as the
Holbrook Water Department.

A l l surface water sources would be administered by the~~ Tri-Town

Board. I n addition, a l l surface water supplied to Holbrook
would be treated at the Randolph-Holbrook WTP, which i s operated
by the J o i n t Board of Water Commissioners.

I f surface water sources are to be considered, the Tri-Town and

J o i n t boards should be involved i n the study for the following
reasons:

o New surface water sources should comply with the T r i -

Town Board's long-term watershed management plans.
o The J o i n t Board of Water Commissioners may need to
expand i t s WTP and add transmission capacity to i t s
pipe network to make additional surface water supplies
a v a i l a b l e to Holbrook.
o Reactivation of the Cochato River Diversion w i l l also
require a change i n the public's perception of
possible contamination of the water supply from the
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The evaluation of a l t e r n a t i v e water sources w i l l be based on
t e c h n i c a l and environmental issues. Even i f t e c h n i c a l l y
f e a s i b l e , a given a l t e r n a t i v e may not be acceptable based on
environmental issues. Environmental issues may include
i n t e r b a s i n t r a n s f e r of water supplies, maintenance of minimum
flows i n channels, and temporary disruption and/or permanent
l o s s of wetlands. Various federal, s t a t e , and l o c a l agencies
may need to be involved for review and to obtain the required
permits. Table 2 i s a l i s t of some of the permits and reviews
that may be required for construction p r o j e c t s i n Massachusetts.
The d i v e r s i o n of e x i s t i n g surface water resources to supplement
the a v a i l a b l e water supply may r e s u l t i n changes to the wetland
or r i v e r resource. These changes may a f f e c t the w i l d l i f e
habitat associated with these resources. Jordan i s aware of the
importance of these habitats and w i l l consider the adverse
impacts of the development and use of these resources f o r a
supplemental water supply.

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 TABLE 2
REVIEWS AND PERMITS
FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN MASSACHUSETTS

Agency When Reguired

Amtrak Work within Amtrak or
r a i l r o a d ROW.
Conservation Commission ENF f i l i n g and Conservation
Commission decision.
DEQE (Permits Branch) Permits for environmental
activities. '
Easements (permanent and Reguired for crossing
construction) p r i v a t e land.
Local Park and Recreation Reguired for construction
Department i n parks.
Local Planning Board Zoning regulations.
Local Zoning Board of Appeals Required f o r zoning
variance.
Massachusetts Department of Work within s t a t e highways
Public Works ROW.
MWRA Work within MWRA ROW.
State Water Quality C e r t i f i c a t i o n , F i l e with DEQE for any
DEQE stream crossing and f i l l i n
wetlands.

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5.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The tasks involved i n t h i s project are described i n d e t a i l i n
t h i s section. Jordan has organized these tasks into two phases
to address the b a s i c objectives of t h i s study. I n the first
phase, we w i l l evaluate the water supply l o s t from the South
Street w e l l s to determine the amount of potable water l o s t by
the contamination. This volume is equivalent to that
h i s t o r i c a l l y used during the operation of t h i s resource. The
primary s i g n i f i c a n c e of t h i s task i s to determine the quantity
of drinking water to be replaced (Lost Demand).
The second phase of t h i s project w i l l evaluate the identified
a l t e r n a t i v e supply sources a v a i l a b l e to replace t h i s l o s s . This
evaluation w i l l focus on the t e c h n i c a l , i n s t i t u t i o n a l and cost
aspects of each i d e n t i f i e d a l t e r n a t i v e and w i l l summarize the
r e s u l t s i n a form that w i l l allow an equitable comparison for
decision-making.
Jordan has organized t h i s section i n a form that presents the
main components followed by the tasks that we f e e l are necessary
to evaluate each of them. The main components involved i n t h i s
project that are required to meet the objectives of t h i s project
are:
Phase I - Preliminary Evaluations
o Assessment of Lost Demand
o Investigate and I n i t i a l l y Evaluate Replacement
Sources
Phase I I - Evaluation of Preferred A l t e r n a t i v e s
o Evaluate the most promising w e l l f i e l d
o Detailed Evaluation of Surface Water Sources
o Cost-effective Analysis
o Recommendations
o Community Relations
A d e t a i l e d description of these and the tasks involved are
described i n the following pages.
5.1 PHASE I - PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONS
5.1.1 Task 1; Assessment of Lost Demand
E x i s t i n g records of the water pumpage at the South S t r e e t w e l l s
w i l l be reviewed. From these documents, Jordan w i l l estimate
the supply that was l o s t by the c l o s i n g of the South Street
w e l l s and assess the maximum, minimum, and mean average use. In
addition to routine operating records, Jordan w i l l investigate
the a v a i l a b i l i t y of i n i t i a l pumping t e s t s for use i n our
evaluation.

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5.1.1.1 Review Operating Records
Jordan w i l l obtain and review the a v a i l a b l e records of pump
operation, e l e c t r i c power use, equipment maintenance, pump
performance, groundwater l e v e l , and flow meters f o r the South
Street w e l l s . We w i l l place emphasis on the flow meter records
in determining the Lost Demand. These records w i l l be adjusted
to account for any water supplied to Randolph from the South
Street w e l l s .
We w i l l also contact the Holbrook Water Department, the Water
Department's Consultant, and the contractor that i n i t i a l l y
developed t h i s resource for any information a v a i l a b l e from t h i s
work.
5.1.1.2 Meet with Holbrook
During our t r i p to obtain the background information, we w i l l
meet with Holbrook Water Department personnel and discuss the
operation of the South Street w e l l s and the operating records
l i s t e d previously.

5.1.1.3 Estimate Lost Demand

Jordan w i l l estimate the l o s s i n supply caused by the closure of
the South S t r e e t w e l l s using the data c o l l e c t e d and discussions
with Holbrook Water Department personnel. We w i l l attempt to
i d e n t i f y the maximum, minimum, and mean average use rate of t h i s
resource for comparison to the a v a i l a b l e a l t e r n a t i v e s .
5.1.1.4 Prepare a Memorandum of Lost Demand
Jordan w i l l prepare a memorandum presenting the estimated
quantity of Lost Demand and the j u s t i f i c a t i o n for this
determination. The memorandum w i l l o u t l i n e the steps taken to
c a l c u l a t e the Lost Demand and w i l l serve to guide the
recommendations made l a t e r to replace t h i s amount.

5.1.2 Task 2: I n v e s t i g a t e and I n i t i a l l y Evaluate Replacement

Sources
Jordan w i l l i n v e s t i g a t e and i n i t i a l l y evaluate the p o t e n t i a l of
the following water sources to replace the Lost Demand of the
South S t r e e t w e l l s .
o Donna Road W e l l f i e l d
o Cain's P i t
o Reactivate the South Street Wells
o Other Groundwater Sources
o MWRA System
o Surface Water Diversions
o D i s t r i b u t i o n System

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The modifications t o the water transmission system that a r e
necessary for each source w i l l also be discussed. Jordan w i l l
prepare a F i e l d Operations Plan (FOP) for review and approval
p r i o r to i n t i t i a t i n g f i e l d a c t i v i t i e s a t any of the a l t e r n a t i v e
water supply locations. This plan w i l l i d e n t i f y the f i e l d
procedures, sampling protocols, and health and safety procedures
involved i n any f i e l d a c t i v i t i e s .
5.1.2.1 C o l l e c t and Review E x i s t i n g Data
The p o t e n t i a l replacement sources for the Lost Demand w i l l be
addressed as follows.
Donna Road W e l l f i e l d . Jordan w i l l c o l l e c t and review the
information on the area's geology, hydrology, and water
q u a l i t y . This information w i l l include:
o published U.S. Geological Survey reports
o previous engineering reports
o t e s t well logs
o w e l l f i e l d construction plans
o water q u a l i t y data
o well redevelopment records
o reports on Lake Holbrook
o DEQE f i l e s

Cain's P i t . Jordan w i l l c o l l e c t and review s i m i l a r information,

where a v a i l a b l e , on the Cain's P i t area, including the recent
evaluation conducted for the C i t y of Brockton.
Reactivate the South Street Wells. Jordan w i l l summarize the
data a v a i l a b l e concerning the future u t i l i z a t i o n of the South
Street w e l l s .

Other Groundwater Sources. I f these groundwater a l t e r n a t e s a r e

i n f e a s i b l e , a cursory examination of well data f o r other areas
within Holbrook, and a review of past 208 study reports, will
be made by Jordan. This e f f o r t w i l l focus on i d e n t i f y i n g a s i t e
to recommend for investigation of i t s water supply p o t e n t i a l and
the environmental impact associated with i t s use. The actual
f i e l d i n v e s t i g a t i o n w i l l be dependent on EPA's review and
concurrence with the proposed scope of work and budget.
MWRA System. Jordan w i l l obtain and review the enabling
l e g i s l a t i o n concerning connection to the MWRA water system.

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Discussions, as directed by EPA, w i l l be held with MWRA
concerning possible connection to t h i s system.
Surface Water Diversions. Jordan w i l l obtain and review
information on surface water sources including the Bear and Mary
Lee Swamps, Richardi Reservoir, Farm River, and Blue H i l l
River. The data w i l l include the h i s t o r y of water t r a n s f e r from
Blue H i l l River, Richardi Reservoir, and Cochato River; past
engineering reports concerning y i e l d ; review of a v a i l a b l e flow
measurements from the Bear and Mary Lee Swamps; and the
l e g i s l a t i v e acts and subsequent h i s t o r y of the Blue H i l l River
impoundment.
D i s t r i b u t i o n System. Jordan w i l l obtain information on the
Braintree, Holbrook, and Randolph water transmission systems and
review the p o s s i b i l i t y of expansion of the J o i n t Board of Water
Commissioner's WTP to accommodate new supplies.
5.1.2.2 Preliminary Evaluation of Replacement Sources
For each of the p o t e n t i a l replacement sources described i n the
following paragraphs, an estimate w i l l be made of: (1) the y i e l d
a v a i l a b l e to meet the i d e n t i f i e d maximum, minimum, and mean
average use r a t e ; (2) the l e v e l of treatment needed; (3) the
p o s s i b i l i t y of future contamination; and (4) the l i m i t s of
Zone I I for groundwater sources. Zone I I i s defined as that
area of an aquifer that contributes water to a w e l l under the
most severe recharge and pumping conditions that can be
r e a l i s t i c a l l y anticipated. The e x i s t i n g land use a c t i v i t i e s i n
the area w i l l be reviewed to i d e n t i f y p o t e n t i a l sources of
contamination within t h i s zone.

Donna Road W e l l f i e l d . I f the r e s u l t s of the pending DEQE

D i v i s i o n of Hazardous Waste survey of the w e l l f i e l d v i c i n i t y are
a v a i l a b l e , Jordan w i l l identify any p o t e n t i a l sources of
contaminants of r i s k to the Donna Road w e l l f i e l d . We will
inspect and evaluate the existing Donna Road w e l l f i e l d
f a c i l i t i e s for s u i t a b i l i t y for an extended-duration w e l l f i e l d
pumping t e s t and, i f necessary, perform an inspection of w e l l
screens with t e l e v i s i o n equipment. The decision to perform t h i s
inspection must be made during Task 1 to allow time for the
development of specifications and procurement of a
subcontractor, i n accordance with federal guidelines. I f the
e x i s t i n g pumping f a c i l i t i e s are not s u i t a b l e , we w i l l evaluate
and recommend new f a c i l i t i e s needed for pumping t e s t s .
Cain's P i t . Jordan w i l l estimate the y i e l d of the Cain's P i t
s i t e and review the need for water treatment using the Brockton
report as a b a s i s . I f the y i e l d i s at l e a s t h a l f of the
i d e n t i f i e d Lost Demand, we w i l l develop a conceptual l e v e l cost
estimate for developing Cain's P i t as a water source.

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Reactivate the South Street Wells. Jordan w i l l evaluate the
f e a s i b i l i t y of using the South S t r e e t w e l l s for a public water
supply and describe the t e c h n i c a l and public concerns that may
be encountered.

Other Groundwater Sources. For the most promising s i t e

i d e n t i f i e d under Task 2.1, we w i l l estimate the a v a i l a b l e y i e l d
i f s u f f i c i e n t data are a v a i l a b l e . I f the data are not adequate,
Jordan w i l l propose a plan f o r w e l l i n s t a l l a t i o n and pump
t e s t i n g , including an estimate of the associated cost.
MWRA System. Jordan w i l l evaluate the p o t e n t i a l for a permanent
connection to the MWRA water system. A conceptual layout and
cost estimate f o r connection to the MWRA system w i l l be
developed i f t h i s a l t e r n a t i v e appears v i a b l e .
Surface Water Diversions. Jordan w i l l evaluate the p o t e n t i a l
supply increase a v a i l a b l e from the Cochato River Basin, the Bear
and Mary Lee Swamps, and the Farm and Blue H i l l r i v e r s . We w i l l
also evaluate t r a n s f e r from the Richardi Reservoir to the Great
Pond System t o determine the incremental increase i n y i e l d
r e s u l t i n g from expansion of the Richardi Reservoir.
The r i s k associated with diversion of the Cochato River to the
water supply system w i l l be evaluated i n the concurrent Focused
F e a s i b i l i t y Study of the Cochato River sediments. We w i l l use
the r e s u l t s of that study during the evaluation of t h i s surface
water diversion.
5.1.2.3 Surface Water Treatment
Jordan recognizes that additional water treatment capacity w i l l
be needed i f a new surface water source replaces the Lost
Demand. The options to be investigated include expansion of the
Randolph-Holbrook WTP; use of a v a i l a b l e capacity a t the
Braintree WTP and the Braintree transmission system; and
r e g i o n a l i z a t i o n through construction of a new WTP to serve a l l
three communities.

5.1.2.4 Preliminary Plan and Cost Estimate

A preliminary plan and cost estimate for developing a l t e r n a t i v e
surface water sources w i l l be prepared. Design, construction,
and operation and maintenance costs for each source w i l l be
addressed.

5.1.2.5 Delivery System Modifications

Jordan w i l l i d e n t i f y modifications to the water transmission
system that would be required for each i d e n t i f i e d source. The
modifications necessary are those needed to transport a flow
equivalent to the maximum use of the South S t r e e t w e l l s .
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pumps, water mains, and d i s t r i b u t i o n storage tanks. We will
develop conceptual cost estimates f o r these modifications.
5.1.2.6 Meet with Affected Community Boards and Agencies
Meetings w i l l be scheduled by EPA to present the r e s u l t s of the
i n i t i a l evaluation to the Baird & McGuire Task Force, DEQE, and
Tri-Town and J o i n t boards. These meetings w i l l focus on
preliminary estimates of the quantity of water a v a i l a b l e from
each source, conceptual cost estimates, environmental i s s u e s ,
and regulatory i s s u e s that have been i d e n t i f i e d .
5.1.2.7 Preliminary Cost-effectiveness Analysis
Using information from the conceptual cost estimates, Jordan
w i l l prepare a c o s t - e f f e c t i v e a n a l y s i s f o r each i d e n t i f i e d
alternative. We w i l l evaluate the present worth of each
a l t e r n a t i v e considering the technical, capital, operating,
l e g a l , administrative, and contingency c o s t s . This a n a l y s i s
w i l l also consider the salvage value of e x i s t i n g equipment
associated with the p r o j e c t .

5.1.2.8 Prepare Memorandum Summarizing Phase I

Jordan w i l l prepare a l e t t e r report summarizing the preliminary
evaluation of a l t e r n a t i v e water sources, d e l i v e r y system
modifications, and meetings with the affected communities and
agencies. The report w i l l i d e n t i f y p o t e n t i a l water supply
sources by t h e i r a b i l i t y to replace the Lost Demand considering
t e c h n i c a l , i n s t i t u t i o n a l , and c o s t - e f f e c t i v e i s s u e s .
5.2 PHASE I I - EVALUATION OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVES
The preliminary study w i l l e s t a b l i s h the Lost Demand, the
h i s t o r i c v a r i a t i o n i n use of that supply, and w i l l recommend
additional work to be undertaken. Based on t h i s information,
EPA w i l l decide which a l t e r n a t i v e s w i l l receive further
evaluation. Any changes i n study scope necessary to complete
the remainder of the project w i l l be reconciled, p r i o r to
undertaking Phase I I . We have based our Phase I I estimate on
the assumption that two a l t e r n a t i v e s w i l l be evaluated i n
detail: ( l ) a groundwater source, and (2) a surface water
source.
5.2.1 Task 3: Evaluate a Groundwater Source
An extended duration pumping t e s t w i l l be completed i f the
Phase I r e s u l t s indicate a need f o r additional information a t
t h i s s i t e . This t e s t procedure w i l l determine the y i e l d of the
w e l l f i e l d and supply the information necessary f o r comparison of
t h i s resource to the h i s t o r i c use of the South S t r e e t w e l l s .
This task may include i n s t a l l a t i o n of s i t e monitoring w e l l s and

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pumping w e l l s . The DEQE/DWS guidelines for new source approvals
w i l l be followed f o r determination of aquifer y i e l d . This
evaluation w i l l not supply the complete package of information
required f o r new source approval as i t i s not intended to
develop the water supply, but to evaluate i t s p o t e n t i a l .
5.2.1.1 Pumping Test
Based on a review of e x i s t i n g aquifer data and pumping
maintenance records, Jordan w i l l assess the t e c h n i c a l and
economic f e a s i b i l i t y of renovating or completely reconstructing
the w e l l f i e l d . I f renovation or reconstruction appears
feasible, but the data are i n s u f f i c i e n t to meet DEQE/DWS
guidelines, a pumping t e s t w i l l be performed to determine
aquifer y i e l d . I f the y i e l d appears s u f f i c i e n t to replace i n
whole or i n s i g n i f i c a n t part the Lost Demand, the water quality
w i l l be tested. The following work items w i l l be completed i f a
pumping t e s t i s necessary.

° Pump Test Design Plan. Prepare a pump t e s t design

plan i n compliance with REM I I I t e c h n i c a l guidelines.
° Well I n s t a l l a t i o n f o r Pumping Test. Wells f o r an
extended duration pumping t e s t w i l l be designed and
installed. The i n s t a l l a t i o n may include up to two
t e s t pumping w e l l s and 10 test/monitoring w e l l s near
the w e l l f i e l d . The w e l l s w i l l be i n s t a l l e d by a
subcontractor to REM I I I . EPA w i l l a s s i s t i n
obtaining the necessary access for a l l s i t e work from
the applicable p a r t i e s .
o Survey of the W e l l f i e l d . A subcontractor to REM I I I
w i l l survey the elevation of a l l w e l l s and water
surface monitoring points used during the pumping t e s t
program.

o Perform Pumping Test. Jordan w i l l coordinate the

performance of a 7-day w e l l f i e l d pumping t e s t . We
w i l l determine whether the e x i s t i n g pumping equipment
i s useable f o r t h i s t e s t or i f the w e l l - d r i l l i n g
subcontractor w i l l need to use a temporary pump f o r
the pumping t e s t . The w e l l d r i l l i n g and pumping w i l l
be performed by a subcontractor to REM I I I , selected
i n accordance with federal procurement procedures.
Water l e v e l readings w i l l be obtained by e i t h e r Jordan
or a subcontractor throughout the pumping t e s t and
through recovery, as defined by DEQE/DWS new source
performance standards. Under t h i s task, we have
budgeted a 24-hour monitoring period f o r aquifer
recovery. The rate of pumping w i l l be c l o s e l y
monitored and regulated to achieve a constant
discharge throughout the t e s t .

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Jordan w i l l analyze the water l e v e l and pumping data to estimate
the aquifer c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s , boundaries, recharge sources, and
optimal y i e l d . We w i l l estimate the area of drawdown from
long-term pumping a t a rate equal to the mean average Lost
Demand quantified under Task 1. Hydrogeologic Zones I I and I I I ,
as defined by DEQE/DWS, will be delineated by hydraulic
simulation modeling for these t e s t conditions and for drought
conditions, such as those that occurred i n 1965. Groundwater
contour maps w i l l be developed showing actual water l e v e l
readings a t the end of the t e s t . Jordan w i l l use a n a l y t i c a l or
numerical computer models to develop groundwater contours for
the Zone I I determination.
5.2.1.2 Groundwater Quality Testing
Jordan w i l l c o l l e c t a single s e t of samples from the groundwater
from the pumping wells at the s i t e for laboratory a n a l y s i s i f
the y i e l d appears s u f f i c i e n t to augment the present water
supply.

Review E x i s t i n g Data. Jordan w i l l conduct a review of e x i s t i n g

groundwater q u a l i t y data to i d e n t i f y water q u a l i t y parameters of
concern for drinking water standards.
Water_ Quality Testing. Jordan w i l l c o l l e c t water samples from
the s i t e and have the samples analyzed for inorganic parameters,
VOCs, semivolatile organic chemicals (SVOCs), and other
parameters required by EPA or DEQE i f the q u a l i t y appears
acceptable. Water samples w i l l be analyzed at an EPA Contract
Laboratory Program (CLP) laboratory. This sampling e f f o r t w i l l
provide the b a s i c information necessary for t h i s evaluation, but
may not provide s u f f i c i e n t d e t a i l for approval of the i n d i v i d u a l
water resource.

Treatment Evaluation. The need for water treatment w i l l be

determined by review of e x i s t i n g sampling r e s u l t s to determine
whether any chemical constituents exceed public health drinking
water standards. Bench-scale t e s t i n g may be necessary to assess
treatment requirements for iron, manganese, color, and other
parameters as required. Other requirements of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1986 may also require treatment
evaluations. I f evaluations are deemed necessary by EPA, the
scope and budget of the evaluations must be negotiated.
Treatment Costs. Jordan w i l l estimate the c a p i t a l and operating
costs of the applicable treatment methodologies.
Treatment Memorandum. Jordan will prepare a memorandum
addressing the evaluation program, i t s r e s u l t s , and the
estimated cost of the treatment f a c i l i t i e s .

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5.2.1.3 Review Test Results with EPA and DEQE
Jordan w i l l attend a meeting with EPA and DEQE to review the
zone delineation and to determine how best to apply the t e s t
r e s u l t s to DEQE guidelines for new source approval.
5.2.1.4 Groundwater Source Memorandum
A memorandum w i l l be prepared that summarizes the r e s u l t s of the
pumping and water q u a l i t y t e s t s . The memorandum w i l l present
the estimated y i e l d from the aquifer and the economic
feasibility of renovation or complete reconstruction of the
wellfield. This w i l l allow e f f e c t i v e comparison of these
resources i n a subsequent task.
5.2.2 Task 4: Detailed Evaluation of Surface Water Sources
Jordan w i l l perform a detailed evaluation of the a l t e r n a t i v e
surface water source selected for further study under Task 2.
The surface water supply w i l l be tested i f water i s a v a i l a b l e i n
s u f f i c i e n t quantity to replace the Lost Demand. The DEQE
guidelines w i l l form the b a s i s f o r surface water source
development. The following subtasks are proposed:
o review e x i s t i n g water q u a l i t y data
o perform water q u a l i t y t e s t i n g
o evaluate water treatment options and estimate costs
o refine yield analysis
o r e f i n e transmission system improvements
o surface water source memorandum
5.2.2.1 Review E x i s t i n g Data

Jordan w i l l review the e x i s t i n g water q u a l i t y data, including

data c o l l e c t e d under Section 5.1.2.1.
5.2.2.2 Water Quality Testing
Jordan w i l l c o l l e c t water samples a t three locations from the
selected a l t e r n a t i v e surface water source and analyze f o r
inorganics, VOCs, SVOCs, and other parameters required by EPA or
DEQE. Water samples w i l l be analyzed a t an EPA CLP laboratory.
This sampling e f f o r t will provide the b a s i c information
necessary f o r t h i s evaluation, but may not provide the d e t a i l
necessary f o r approval of t h i s resource f o r use as a water
supply.

5.2.2.3 Treatment Evaluation

Based on the water q u a l i t y data, Jordan w i l l evaluate the need
for water treatment. We w i l l appraise the e f f e c t i v e n e s s of
existing f a c i l i t i e s to reduce contaminants to acceptable
levels. Based on r e s u l t s of the water q u a l i t y t e s t i n g , we w i l l
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evaluate the e f f e c t i v e n e s s of the e x i s t i n g water treatment
facilities. Ramifications of the SDWA Amendments of 1986 w i l l
be included i n t h i s evaluation.
5.2.2.4 Refine Y i e l d Analysis
The y i e l d a n a l y s i s performed for screening of surface water
supply a l t e r n a t i v e s under Task 2 w i l l be reevaluated. We w i l l
consider d e t a i l s not considered previously, such a s :
o flows from other gauged r i v e r s i n the area
o surface i n f i l t r a t i o n
o evapo-transpiration
o dynamics of r e s e r v o i r regulation/withdrawal rates
This information will provide the b a s i s f o r modeling of the
drainage area.
5.2.2.5 Refine Transmission System Improvements
The a n a l y s i s of transmission system improvements performed
during the preliminary evaluation w i l l be improved. This
subtask w i l l include hydraulic a n a l y s i s of selected portions of
the system to r e f i n e the pump, pipe, and d i s t r i b u t i o n storage
requirements. The preliminary cost estimate f o r these
improvements w i l l be updated.
5.2.2.6 Surface Water Source Memorandum
Jordan w i l l prepare a memorandum that describes the surface
water source with the best p o t e n t i a l to replace i n whole or i n
substantive part the Lost Demand of the South S t r e e t w e l l s .
This document w i l l summarize r e s u l t s of water q u a l i t y t e s t s ,
treatment evaluation, refined y i e l d a n a l y s i s , and transmission
system d i s t r i b u t i o n improvements, and w i l l present an estimate
of the cost of implementing the needed f a c i l i t i e s .
5.2.3 Task 5: Cost-effectiveness Analysis
An a n a l y s i s of the c o s t - e f f e c t i v e n e s s of the candidate
replacement sources w i l l be completed p r i o r to preparation of
the d r a f t report. This a n a l y s i s w i l l include the actions
described i n the following subtasks.
5.2.3.1 Cost-effectiveness Analysis
The preliminary evaluation of c o s t - e f f e c t i v e n e s s completed i n
Task 2 w i l l be refined to incorporate the additional data
developed during the d e t a i l e d evaluation. This comparison w i l l
be based on the present worth of the needed f a c i l i t i e s and
improvements f o r each source, and w i l l include the costs
associated with t e c h n i c a l evaluation and design, capital,
operating, l e g a l , administrative, and contingencies. We w i l l

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also consider i n t h i s a n a l y s i s the salvage value associated with
any e x i s t i n g f a c i l i t i e s .
5.2.3.2 Meet with Affected Community Boards and Agencies
Jordan w i l l attend two meetings with representatives from EPA,
the Baird & McGuire Task Force, DEQE, and the Tri-Town and J o i n t
boards to d i s c u s s the study r e s u l t s to date, including the
present worth c o s t - e f f e c t i v e n e s s a n a l y s i s for the groundwater
and surface water supplies.
5.2.4 Task 6; Recommendations
Water sources, or possibly a combination of sources, w i l l be
presented for consideration by EPA. Jordan w i l l i d e n t i f y the
water supply a l t e r n a t i v e s which appear e f f e c t i v e from the
viewpoint of cost, t e c h n i c a l , and i n s t i t u t i o n a l concerns. We
w i l l consider the compatibility of these sources with the
long-range water resources planning of the Tri-Town Board.
5.2.4.1 Draft Report
The d r a f t engineering report w i l l present the r e s u l t s of
Jordan's i n v e s t i g a t i o n s and evaluations, together with a
discussion of the i n s t i t u t i o n a l issues and f i n a l cost-effective
analysis. The report w i l l include water q u a l i t y data, w e l l
logs, water l e v e l readings, and other data developed i n t h i s
study. We w i l l outline the scope of any further studies and
describe permits required for agency approval for the p r o j e c t .
Twenty-five copies of the d r a f t report w i l l be provided and
mailed.

5.2.4.2 F i n a l Report and Executive Summary

Following review of the draft report, we w i l l meet with EPA and
DEQE to obtain comments on t h i s report. We w i l l prepare a f i n a l
report incorporating these comments and an executive summary.
Twenty-five copies of the f i n a l report and 50 copies of the
executive summary w i l l be provided.
5.2.4.3 Presentation of the FS Report
Jordan w i l l attend two meetings to present the FS report. These
meetings are discussed i n more d e t a i l under Task 7.
5.2.5 Task 7: Community Relations
The objectives of t h i s community r e l a t i o n s program are to
(1) s o l i c i t public input p r i o r to f i n a l i z i n g the Work Plan; (2)
inform the l o c a l public of the water supply alternatives
evaluated i n the Water Supply FS; and (3) encourage public
comment and input i n the s e l e c t i o n of a f i n a l water supply
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REM I I I community r e l a t i o n s s t a f f w i l l coordinate with DEQE and
EPA personnel, and provide l o g i s t i c a l support for preparation of
f a c t sheets, Baird & McGuire Task Force group meetings, public
meetings, and preparation of a responsiveness summary.
Presentations w i l l be made by EPA and DEQE personnel with
support from Jordan t e c h n i c a l s t a f f .
5.2.5.1 Meetings
The community r e l a t i o n s program will consist of meetings/
hearings with the following:
o l o c a l water boards
o Baird & McGuire Task Force
o the public
Local Water Board Meetings. EPA, DEQE, and REM I I I t e c h n i c a l
s t a f f w i l l meet, as appropriate, with members of l o c a l water
boards and town water departments, including the Tri-Town and
J o i n t boards. Jordan suggests that a f i r s t meeting be held
p r i o r to i n i t i a t i n g the FS a c t i v i t i e s (budgeted under Task 1 ) , a
second meeting p r i o r to the completion of Task 2, and a t h i r d
a f t e r completing the cost-effectiveness a n a l y s i s . The purpose
of these meetings w i l l be to present the Work Plan and the
preliminary l i s t of a l t e r n a t i v e s to l o c a l WTP personnel f o r
t h e i r comments and input. Rather than attend frequent update
meetings, we w i l l provide written progress reports on a
quarterly b a s i s and request review and input from the boards.

Task Force Meetings. EPA, DEQE, and REM I I I t e c h n i c a l s t a f f

w i l l hold meetings on a quarterly b a s i s , i f necessary, with
members of the Baird & McGuire Task Force Group. These meetings
w i l l be scheduled before the public meetings described i n the
following paragraphs. These meetings w i l l describe the project
status and present preliminary r e s u l t s to the task force f o r
comment. We have budgeted a t o t a l of f i v e meetings under t h i s
task f o r l o c a l water board and task force meetings.
Informational Public Meeting. EPA, DEQE, and REM I I I t e c h n i c a l
s t a f f w i l l hold one public meeting during f i n a l review stages of
the Water Supply FS. The purpose of t h i s meeting w i l l be to
answer questions from the community and accept o r a l comments on
the water supply a l t e r n a t i v e s .
Informational Public Hearing. A public hearing w i l l be
conducted during the public comment period on the FS, and w i l l
be transcribed f o r i n c l u s i o n i n the administrative record. The
informational meeting and the informational public hearing have
been budgeted under Task 6.
5.2.5.2 Fact Sheets
REM I I I community r e l a t i o n s s t a f f w i l l prepare and d i s t r i b u t e
three f a c t sheets: the f i r s t a t the end of Phase I , the second

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a f t e r the FS i s made a v a i l a b l e to the public and p r i o r to the FS
public meeting, and the third to describe the selected
a l t e r n a t i v e , as presented i n the Record of Decision.
REM I I I community relations staff will also place an
announcement of the selected water supply a l t e r n a t i v e i n a l o c a l
newspaper. The three f a c t sheets w i l l be mailed to p a r t i e s on
the s i t e public information mailing l i s t .
5.2.5.3 Technical Support for Community Relations
REM I I I t e c h n i c a l s t a f f support for community r e l a t i o n s during
the Water Supply FS w i l l involve developing f a c t sheets,
reviewing the responsiveness summary, and other d e l i v e r a b l e s ,
and coordinating a c t i v i t i e s to ensure that community r e l a t i o n s
and t e c h n i c a l a c t i v i t i e s are c l o s e l y integrated. I f requested
by EPA, REM I I I t e c h n i c a l s t a f f w i l l also prepare and d e l i v e r
presentations a t the meetings described i n Sections 5.2.4.3 and
5.2.5.1 of t h i s Work Plan. No REM I I I community r e l a t i o n s s t a f f
time i s included i n t h i s subtask.
5.2.5.4 Community Relations Implementation
REM I I I community r e l a t i o n s s t a f f w i l l support EPA Region I and
DEQE i n implementing community r e l a t i o n s a c t i v i t i e s f o r the
Water Supply FS. This implementation support w i l l include
monitoring public and community concerns throughout the FS to
i d e n t i f y changes i n concerns or the emergence of new s i t e
i s s u e s , and maintaining the s i t e public information l i s t .
REM I I I administrative and management tasks necessary for
providing community r e l a t i o n s support a t t h i s s i t e may include
attending meetings with EPA that summarize ongoing work and
expenditures for community r e l a t i o n s tasks with the EPA Region I
Superfund Community Relations Coordinator, the EPA Remedial
Project Manager, and the REM I I I S i t e Manager.
5.2.5.5 Responsiveness Summary
REM I I I community r e l a t i o n s s t a f f w i l l a s s i s t EPA s t a f f i n the
preparation of a responsiveness summary following completion of
the public comment period on the water supply a l t e r n a t i v e s . The
work w i l l include compiling and summarizing public comments and
responses from EPA and Commonwealth o f f i c i a l s . The REM I I I
community r e l a t i o n s s t a f f w i l l coordinate with EPA and the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts when responding to comments
received during the public comment period.
5.2.6 Task 8; Quality Assurance. Quality Control
REM I I I t e c h n i c a l s t a f f w i l l e s t a b l i s h and maintain consistent
review and q u a l i t y of documents and a c t i v i t i e s , consistent with
the REM I I I Quality Assurance Plan.

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5.2.7 Task 9: Post FS Support
The REM I I I team w i l l provide support to EPA for requested
a s s i s t a n c e i n a c t i v i t i e s occurring a f t e r the Water Supply FS i s
completed. Such support may include additional community
r e l a t i o n s , a s s i s t a n c e i n preparing the ROD, and a s s i s t a n c e
during the remedial design/remedial action.
Currently, t h i s Work Plan includes budget for Community
Relations a c t i v i t i e s and ROD preparation a s s i s t a n c e . Other post
FS support a c t i v i t i e s (e.g., preparation of pre-design reports)
w i l l be incorporated into the scope of work by amendment, when
requested by EPA.

5.2.7.1 Community Relations A c t i v i t i e s

The following community relations tasks are planned for
implementation a f t e r a remedial a l t e r n a t i v e has been selected
for the Water Supply FS:
o preparation and placement of public notices of the
remedies selected, as described i n the Water Supply
ROD;
o preparation of a fact sheet summarizing the
a l t e r n a t i v e described i n the Water Supply FS; and
o assistance in maintaining public information
r e p o s i t o r i e s to ensure that a l l relevant EPA documents
are a v a i l a b l e to residents near the s i t e , and
documents are on file in compliance with the
requirement for maintaining a s i t e administrative
record.

5.2.7.2 ROD Preparation Assistance

The REM I I I team w i l l provide support to EPA during preparation
of the ROD and r e l a t e d documents, as requested. Support
a c t i v i t i e s may include assistance i n preparation of a Proposed
Plan, informing the public of the EPA-preferred remedial
a l t e r n a t i v e when the F i n a l FS i s released, t e c h n i c a l support to
the EPA RPM during ROD team review meetings, assistance in
w r i t i n g the ROD, and other a c t i v i t i e s , as requested by EPA.
Because of the unspecified scope of t h i s subtask at t h i s time, a
L e v e l - o f - E f f o r t budget has been estimated by the EPA RPM and REM
I I I S i t e Manager, and may be subject to change.

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6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE
Figures 3 and 4 present the project schedule and schedule of
d e l i v e r a b l e s f o r the Baird & McGuire Water Supply FS. The tasks
and a c t i v i t i e s to be accomplished under Phase I are scheduled
with a greater degree of c e r t a i n t y than those under Phase I I .
The Phase I I schedule shows one l i k e l y scenario of tasks that
may follow the Phase I r e s u l t s .

Successful completion of t h i s project, as presented i n t h i s

schedule, i s contingent on a number of f a c t o r s . Major changes
could be induced i n the project schedule i f :
o there are r e s t r i c t i o n s to access to the various sites
and resources;
o a meeting with the water u t i l i t i e s i n Holbrook i s not
possible immediately following Work Plan approval;
o review and approval of the memoranda r e s u l t i n major
modifications or are not completed i n a rapid time
frame;

o the procurement of subcontractors i s not done in a

six-week period, including all tasks from
s p e c i f i c a t i o n writing to contract procurement;
o h i s t o r i c s i t e information i s not r e a d i l y a v a i l a b l e and
obtainable;
o s t a t e or l o c a l agency requirements and reviews delay
or a l t e r the development of Tasks 2, 3, and 4;
o the decision to inspect the wellfield with TV
equipment i s not made a t a timely point;
o Phase I r e s u l t s are d i f f e r e n t than anticipated during
development of t h i s Work Plan;
o one-month sample turnaround at the CLP Lab i s not
possible; and

o groundwater q u a l i t y samples indicate that bench scale

t e s t i n g i s necessary.
Adherence to t h i s schedule i s possible i f timely decisions are
made; cooperation i s forthcoming from the involved groups,
boards, and i n d i v i d u a l s ; and i f communications are maintained
throughout t h i s project to promote a complete understanding of
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TASK 1 & DECISION
DETERMINE LOST DEMAND

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TASK 4 TEST PLAN

LAB REVIEW
DETAILED SURFACE WATER SUPPLY EVALUATION ANALYSIS

TASK 5
COST EFFECTIVE EVALUATION
TASK 6 REVIEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
TASK 7
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
TASK 8
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

* WORK PLAN APPROVED

A MEETING WV JT AND/OR TRI TOWN BOARD OR DEQE
O DELIVERABLE
H LAB RESULTS RECEIVED
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MEMORANDUM OF LOST DEMAND O

FIELD OPERATION PLAN O

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PUMPING TEST PLAN o

MEMORANDUM ON GROUNDWATER SUPPLY o

MEMORANDUM ON SURFACE WATER SUPPLY o

DRAFT FS REPORT o

FINAL FS REPORT o

FIGURE 4
SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES
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7.0 BUDGET ESTIMATE
The d e t a i l e d cost estimate for the FS Scope of Work i s contained
i n the project cost p r i c i n g proposal (Optional Form 60), which
i s submitted under separate cover.
The estimate of Phase I cost i s based on tasks whose scope can
be defined a t t h i s time. The scope of the Phase I I tasks can be
defined more s p e c i f i c a l l y a t the completion of Phase I . The
estimate f o r Phase I I i s based on the tasks scheduled i n
Figure 3, which assumes that c e r t a i n decisions a f f e c t i n g the
course of the study w i l l occur as a r e s u l t of Phase I findings.
We have assumed for budgeting purposes that the Donna Road
W e l l f i e l d w i l l be evaluated i n d e t a i l under Phase I I as the
groundwater source.

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 GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS

CDM Camp, Dresser, and McKee

CLP Contract Laboratory Program
DEQE Department of Environmental Quality Engineering
(Massachusetts)
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FS F e a s i b i l i t y Study
gpm gallons per minute
MDC Metropolitan D i s t r i c t Commission (now MWRA)
mgd m i l l i o n gallons per day
MWRA Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
NPL National P r i o r i t y L i s t
RI Remedial Investigation
SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act
SVOCs -Semivolatile Organic Chemicals
VOCs V o l a t i l e Organic Chemicals
WTP Water Treatment Plant

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