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Comprehensive Plan, City of Paris, Texas Municipal Services and Natural Features Adequate water supply and pressure is a primary concern for fire protection. Generally the existing water distribution system is capable of providing good service, however there are some parts of the system that need to be improved. Water flow and pressure tests have been performed by the fire department. Results of the tests indicate that flow rates are low and the system operates with very low residual pressures. The residual pressure for most of the system should be at or above 20 pounds per square inch (psi). System improvement priorities should be established and funding options created to allow for installation of the proposed improvements. The city should strive to have adequate water supply and distribution systems for fire protection as needed to match the type of developments in individual areas of the city. Improvements needed to the existing water distribution system are described below: • Replace small or obstructed mains serving the area bounded by 7th NW on the east, Dickson and Conner Streets on the north and south and 13th NW on the west. This multi-block area consists of large, older homes. Exiting water flow in this area is at a residual pressure of less than 5(psi). The area of residential development should be served with a system providing at least 1,000 gallons per minute (gpm). Replacements of the mains would improve flow of water for the immediate neighborhood and also connect major lines for wide spread improvement of flow and pressure. This is generally the case throughout the other areas listed. • Replace existing small or obstructed mains serving North Main Street from Cherry north to Santa Fe. This area is predominately commercial property and needs to be served by a water system capable of delivering a minimum flow of 1,500 gpm. The existing system operates with a residual pressure of less than 10 (psi), which is low for the type of development in the area. • Replace the obstructed six-inch main in Bonham Street from 700 west to the 1100 west block. This area consists primarily of commercial and large residential development. The existing main is nearly blocked. Residual pressures are less than 5 psi. The system should be able to provide at least 2,000 gpm. Current water samples and tests indicate very rusty water flow lasting for several days. • 12`h NE Pine Bluff to Tudor Street is residential. This existing main provides less than 3 psi residual pressure and should be replaced. This main should be able to deliver 750 to 1,000 gpm. • South Main Street from Kaufman Street to Hearne Street has very low flows and pressures, with the exception of the east/west water main at Washington Street. Kaufman and Hearne Streets provide excellent water flow and pressures so these are the best points for connection. South Main is residential with homes of two to two and one-half story homes built after the fire of 1916. Water flow should be 2,000 gpm per minute with residual pressures of 20 psi. ~ Water mains providing fire protection to Cleveland Street from 19th NE to 22nd NE are undersized. Water pressure averages less than 5 psi residual pressure and needs to be able to supply approximately 1,000 gpm. S:U8288\WPCNlina1 rcpm 2-0I.Joc 22 BWR