- Fire Hydrant Upgrades: 320 hydrants will be purchased and installed over the next five years, including 180 smart iHydrants that provide real-time pressure and temperature data. This will give the Bullhead City Fire Department vital information during emergencies.
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System Reliability: 80 out-of-service hydrants will be replaced. Since 2022, more than 1,600 of the City’s 2,000 public hydrants have been tested.
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Valve Truck Purchase: A $182,039 specialized truck will improve valve maintenance, reducing the impact of water main breaks on residents.
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Wastewater System Upgrades: Council approved the purchase of a crane truck, a Kaiser Premier Aquastar Vactor truck, and a $120,000 three-year license for Utility Cloud software to improve maintenance and reporting.
Hydrant Program
The City of Bullhead City Council has approved multiple investments to strengthen the community’s water and wastewater utilities, including a $2.4 million fire hydrant replacement program.
- Improve emergency response times.
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Reduce water service outages.
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Increase efficiency in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure
Water Master Plan
The City of Bullhead City has adopted a $1.6 million Water Master Plan to guide improvements to the community’s water system over the next 20–30 years.
Developed by West Coast Civil, Inc., the Water Master Plan provides a comprehensive roadmap that includes:
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A full assessment of the City’s water system assets.
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A water demand forecast to prepare for future growth.
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An analysis of system deficiencies and areas needing improvement.
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A long-term capital improvement plan for repairs and upgrades.
The plan focuses on ensuring a reliable, sustainable water supply for residents by:
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Upgrading infrastructure to support community growth.
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Addressing existing deficiencies in the system.
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Planning strategically for long-term maintenance and investment.
The Water Master Plan builds on the City’s acquisition of the water system from EPCOR in 2021 and sets the foundation for a stronger, more resilient future.