A new water tower would slightly increase water pressure on the system. The water at a customer’s tap is directly impacted by the difference between the elevation of the tap and the elevation of the water level in the water tower. Each foot of height provides 0.43 pounds per square foot (psi) of water pressure. The high-water elevation of the proposed tower is 7 feet higher than the existing tower, which will result in about an overall additional 3.03 psi of water pressure in the system.
By raising the high-water elevation, it will allow for better turnover within the structure and overall better water quality for our customers. Typical water supply pressures range between 50 and 100 psi.
A disconnection of Madeira from the system could also increase system pressure between 2-6 psi.