Forges Field Well & Bradford Pressure Zone Expansion

Project Area MapThe Forges Field Well and Bradford Pressure Zone Expansion project included the following:

  • Construction of a 1 MGD well and pump station at Forges Field.
  • Construction of a valve control station along Forges Field Road.
  • Construction of approximately 3.5 miles of new water mains along Forges Field Road, Jordan Road, Russell Mills Road, and Camelot Drive.

Construction of the project began in April 2019 and was completed during the Summer of 2020.

More information on the planning and development stages of the project can be found on the Well Development Information page.

Water Main Updates

Week of June 17, 2019

Crews will continue to install the water main along Russell Mills Road. In addition, directional drilling under the Eel River culvert on Russell Mills Road is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, June 18th.

Drill Rig
Directional Drilling - Pipe Pull

Week of June 3, 2019

This week crews will continue installing the new 12-inch ductile iron water main along Russell Mills Road. To date, water mains have been installed and tested along Camelot Drive and through the Camelot Drive WWTP site. Directional drilling under the Eel River culvert on Russell Mills Road is currently scheduled for the week of June 17th.

Installation of the New 12-Inch Ductile Iron Water Main

Week of April 22, 2019

Installation of a new 12-inch ductile iron water main will commence at the intersection of Shops at 5 Way and proceed along Camelot Drive toward the WWTP entrance road.

Camelot Drive Valve Assembly - April 24, 2019

Well Construction Updates

Week of June 24, 2018

Construction of the 125-foot deep well will continue this week. To date, the well-access road has been cleared and paved. In addition, the water main and underground conduits along the access road have been installed. Crews will continue this week with site preparation work while the well is being developed.

Construction of the 125-Foot Deep Well
Continued Construction of the 125-Foot Deep Well
A Cleared and Paved Well Access Road