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Figure 2. Dawson City water infrastructure The age of these facilities ranges from approximately 15 years to almost 50 years, with the majority of the facilities being almost 30 years old (1979 construction). From a facility “lifespan” perspective, facilities that are over 25 years old are generally considered to be approaching the end of their service life. This is not to say that the facility needs to be replaced, but rather that the facility needs to be assessed, and major improvements may be required. Description of Facilities Water System Dawson City’s water system facilities consist of the water source, the water storage, and the water treatment and distribution (See Figure 2). The water source consists of a series of four wells located along the river bank, beside Front Street, at the junction of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers. The wells were drilled to depths of approximately 23 metres (80 feet), and each well is equipped with a 22 kilowatt (30 horsepower) submersible pump. One original well was installed in 1959 on Front St. and Craig St., near the power plant, and three additional wells were installed in 1991 on Front
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