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Advanced Waterworks Mathematics, 2019a

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5. A 250 hp well operates 9 hours a day and flows 2,050 gpm. The electricity cost is $0.135<br />

per kW-Hr. The well is also dosed with a 65% calcium hypochlorite tablet chlorinator to<br />

a dosage of 1.25 ppm. The tablets cost $1.85 per pound. The labor burden associated<br />

with the well maintenance is $75 per day. What is the total operating expense for this<br />

well in one year?<br />

6. In the question above, what is the cost of water per acre-foot?<br />

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