needed. If these booster pumps are able to be upgraded, then this can serve as the secondary source of water as opposed to constructing a new booster station. In addition, the extent and prevalence of the water quality concerns were not fully substantiated. With respect to the Perham upgrades, we find that Golden State provided sufficient explanations why prior projects were not undertaken and that it is committed to pursuing this project. Thus, we find that this project is reasonable and should be approved. Southwest CSA Two capital projects in Southwest CSA are being disputed and these are: (a) $300,000 each year from 2015 to 2017 and $1,231,629 for site remediation at the Chadron Plant; and (b) $3,630,804 for continuing work at abandoning a well in Truro Plant. Positions of the Parties ORA ORA claims that Golden State should make a request to the Regional Board to determine whether it can qualify for being relieved of further responsibility for remediation work at the Chadron Plant. Regarding continuing work in abandoning a well at the Truro Plant, ORA states that ratepayers should not have to pay for the extra costs associated with abandoning the well at Truro Plant as Golden State should have foreseen the possibility of methane gas being released.
needed. If these booster pumps are able to be upgraded, then this can serve as the secondary source of water as opposed to constructing a new booster station. In addition, the extent and prevalence of the water quality concerns were not fully substantiated. With respect to the Perham upgrades, we find that Golden State provided sufficient explanations why prior projects were not undertaken and that it is committed to pursuing this project. Thus, we find that this project is reasonable and should be approved. Southwest CSA Two capital projects in Southwest CSA are being disputed and these are: (a) $300,000 each year from 2015 to 2017 and $1,231,629 for site remediation at the Chadron Plant; and (b) $3,630,804 for continuing work at abandoning a well in Truro Plant. Positions of the Parties ORA ORA claims that Golden State should make a request to the Regional Board to determine whether it can qualify for being relieved of further responsibility for remediation work at the Chadron Plant. Regarding continuing work in abandoning a well at the Truro Plant, ORA states that ratepayers should not have to pay for the extra costs associated with abandoning the well at Truro Plant as Golden State should have foreseen the possibility of methane gas being released.
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