Water System Computer Model; Buena Vista, VA
Lead Engineer for computer model of City's existing water distribution water system. The model was created and used to determine areas of low pressure under fire flow conditions. Based upon the model, several thousand feet of new lines were designed and constructed to better connect the northern and southern portions of the City's system. This increased fire flow capacity and helped balance the levels in two of the City's primary water storage tanks located on opposite ends of town.
Water System Study; Buena Vista, VA
Lead Engineer for detailed study of City's existing facilities, including four wells, three booster pump stations, and six storage tanks. The study provided capacity and storage analyses using equivalent residential connections per VDH regulations and noted deficiencies. Results of the study called for a new 600 gpm well with chlorine contact tank and high service pump station, upgrades to an existing 700 gpm well including a chlorine contact tank and high service pump station, and general repairs to all facilities including tank painting. A leak detection study and meter replacement project were also recommended. All improvements were ranked by importance and cost estimates were prepared. All recommended projects were completed at a cost of approximately $4,000,000. The work was funded by loans from Rural Development.
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Muse Well; Roanoke, VA
Lead Engineer for design of new 500 gpm municipal well. The well's original purpose was to serve as a primary source for the City. For this reason, a chlorination facility with contact tank and a high service pump station were designed. Ultimately, the City elected to use Muse Well as a backup source and the contact tank and high service pump station were not constructed.
Park Avenue Well and Pump Station; Buena Vista, VA
Lead Engineer for design of 600 gallon per minute municipal well, chlorination facility, and high service pump station designed to increase the City's source capacity. This facility is located adjacent to a college and it was necessary for the new structure to blend with the surrounding area. An above ground chlorine contact tank was not permissible. The new pump station was designed to appear similar to other nearby buildings and the chlorine contact tank was placed underground, around the perimeter of the building so that the top of the tank formed a porch floor all the way around the structure's exterior. This "porch" was covered with a 10 foot roof overhang to create a residential appearance. The well pump, chlorination equipment, and high service pump station were located inside the structure.
High School Well and Booster Pump Station, Buena Vista, VA
Lead Engineer for design of new 100,000 gallon storage tank and booster pump station. This tank was designed to store fireflow and domestic water for a new high school. A secondary function was to provide additional water pressure for an existing subdivision whose water system was improperly designed.
Wesley Road Waterline; Botetourt County, VA
Project Manager and Lead Engineer for design, permitting, and construction administration of 1,300 LF of 8" waterline to extend service along Wesley Road and to Cedar Ridge Subdivision. Project also included a pressure reducing station. Cross Town Connector Lines; Buena Vista, VA - Lead engineer for design of approximately 3,500 lf of 8" and 12" waterline to improve cross town transmission.
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Water Studies / Modeling