North Choctaw Water & Sewer Authority
Project Terms:
North Choctaw Water & Sewer Authority
Lisman, Ala.
The North Choctaw Water & Sewer Authority serves customers throughout North Central and West Central Choctaw County, including the following communities:
- Lisman
- Riderwood
- Pushmataha
- Cromwell
- Yantley
- Halsell
- Jachin
- Rock Springs
- Needham
- Littlehope
- Mollie
- Robjohn
- Brightwater
- Victory Grove
- Shady Grove
- Scotts Mountain
The North Choctaw Water & Sewer Authority is an ADEM permitted Community Water System serving approximately 1300 water customers. The sources of water supply consists of one well with a capacity of 400 gallons per minute. There are five storage tanks with a combined storage capacity of 575,000 gallons; four booster stations within the system; and approximately 360 miles of water mains throughout the service area with all but five miles consisting of PVC.
The North Choctaw Wastewater Treatment Facility is a 0.096 MGD aerated lagoon and wetlands treated system. The disinfection is ultraviolet treatment and aeration is accomplished after the effluent parshall flume. The receiving water is Tuckabum Creek. The wastewater service community consists of approximately 200 customers with two lift stations and approximately 25 miles of collection system.
Project Description:
Challenges/Implementations
- Water loss of 20%
- Repair/replace 13 inoperable fire hydrants
- Safety program
- Employee training program established
- Financial management systems improved
- Update billing system
- Establishment of Policies and Procedures
- Establishment of Water and Sewer rate fees
- Annual Audit performed
- Rate Study Conducted
- Illegal hook-ups
