The following system maintenance and replacement projects and Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) are 'active':

1. On-Going Meter Replacement: While it is recognized that approximately 1,000 customer meters need to be replaced owing to age, the cost is beyond current available funds. A selected number of older, manual-read meters are being replaced on a funds-available basis with automatic, drive-by, radio-read meters.  As of December 2011, 733 radio-read meters have been installed, representing 25% of the customer meters in the District.  
   
2. On-Going Leak Detection and Repairs: Many leaks were repaired in 2008, which reduced 'unaccounted-for losses' to less than 10% at the start of 2009. Current operating data indicate that there may be a moderate leak (or a few, difficult to detect, small leaks) in the system. Searching for leaks is a continuous process in an older system, such as EAWSD's, with more than 580,000 feet of distribution and transmission pipelines and approximately 30,000 joints.
   
3. Well rehabilitation of Well #15: (Rehabilitation of Well #14 in the Madera limestone was completed at a cost of more than $50,000 in May, 2009, adding more than 25 kgal/day sustained pumping capacity to the system.) The casing cleaning, routine repairs, and lowering of the pump & motor for Well #15 was completed in the fall and the well was put back in service December 2010 after Bact-T samples taken tested satisfactorily.    
   
4. Tank Overflow Modifications: Minor changes to overflow piping at several tanks, to meet requirements of the New Mexico Drinking Water Bureau, were completed in 2011.
   
5. Well 18: Drilling of this new well and construction of a water transmission line to connect with the District water distribution system were completed in 2011.  Easement issues have delayed installing power lines to the site.  The well was operated with a portable generator during the summer of 2011 under an emergency temporary permit to help meet demand when drought conditions prevented the District from pumping water from its Galisteo Alluvium wells.  An application for a permanent operating permit is under review by the Office of the State Engineer.  The District expects resolution of the easement issues and issuance of the permanent operating permit in time to meet peak demands in the summer of 2012.
   
6. Old Road Ranch Pipe Replacement and Booster Station: This project was initiated in 2011 to increase water pressures and improve fire protection in the area of Old Road Ranch east of Hwy 285.  It will increase the size of some distribution pipes and install a booster station.
   
7. Electronic Mapping System: The District implemented a Geographic Information System (GIS) electronic mapping system in 2011.  The system creates a database of water system components, such as pipes, valves, tanks, pumps, wells, hydrants and meters, which can be combined in configuration with street, property and topographic maps and aerial photographs.  The system provides a huge benefit for operations and management of the water system.
   
8. SCADA Improvements: A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system allows a water system operator to monitor and control equipment throughout the water system from a single, central location or control room.  It also continually collects and compiles operations data that is used to operate the water system more efficiently and to provide information for routine reports.  The District's SCADA system is outdated and in need of upgrades.  The District completed an assessment and phasing plan for SCADA improvements in 2011.  Improvements will be completed as funds are available to do so.