Opportunity
Founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company, American Water is the largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the US, as measured by operating revenue and by population served. American Water provides about 16 million people in 35 states and two Canadian provinces with drinking water, wastewater, and other water-related services. The company treats and delivers more than one billion gallons of water per day.
On its website, American Water notes an EPA estimate that approximately $277 billion will be needed between 2003 and 2022 to replace aging water infrastructure, and approximately $388 billion to replace aging wastewater infrastructure.
According to the company, “We intend to invest capital prudently to enable us to continue to provide essential services to our regulated water and wastewater utility customers. Investing in our infrastructure is critical to our mission of serving our customers high-quality water and wastewater services.”
Solution
Mott MacDonald has used its expertise to improve water and wastewater systems at American Water facilities in several states. These services have included engineering design, route evaluations, condition assessments, data conversion, hydraulic modeling, planning studies, traffic control, development of capital improvement plans, and proposals for rehabilitation or replacement of infrastructure.
Pipelines
New Jersey
- Bridgepoint Road Transmission Main: 2,200 linear feet (670 meters) of 60-inch (1.5-meter) water transmission main in Montgomery.
- Brookhill Force Main: 3,000 linear feet (914 meters) of 8-inch (20-cm) sanitary force main in Lakewood.
- Camden County High Service/Winslow Interconnection: 52,000 linear feet (15.8 kilometers) of 20-inch (51-cm) and 24-inch (61-cm) water transmission main in Camden County.
- East End Relief Sewer: 6,000 linear feet (1.8 kilometers) of 18-inch (46-cm) and 24-inch (61-cm) gravity sewer and 2,200 linear feet (670 meters) of water main in Lakewood.
- Highlands-Sea Bright Transmission Main: 16-inch (40-cm) water main with major river crossing in Sea Bright.
- Middletown Transmission: alternative route evaluations for 44,000 linear feet (13.4 kilometers) of 36-inch (91-cm) water transmission main in Monmouth County.
- Ocean City Sewer Replacements: 20,000 linear feet (6 kilometers) of collection sewer replacement in Ocean City.
- Pleasantville Transmission: 39,000 linear feet (11.9 kilometers) of 12-inch (30-cm) through 24-inch (61-cm) water transmission mains in Egg Harbor.
- Swimming River-Newman Springs Pipeline: evaluation of alternatives to rehabilitate or replace 11,000 linear feet (3.3 kilometers) of 36-inch (91-cm) water main in Monmouth County.
- Tea Street Water Main: 1,000 linear feet (305 meters) of 36-inch (91-cm) water transmission main in Bound Brook.
New York
- East Rockaway and Baldwin Transmission: 13,500 linear feet (4.1 kilometers) of 20-inch (51-cm) water main in Long Island.
Pennsylvania
- Scranton/Chinchilla Transfer: 8,000 linear feet (2.4 kilometers) of 12-inch (30-cm) through 20-inch (51-cm) water mains in Scranton.
General engineering services
- California Buried Infrastructure: condition assessments for buried infrastructure in Sacramento, Monterey, Los Angeles, and Coronado to identify annual investment needs and renewal prioritization.
- Canoe Brook Alum Tank: evaluation of alternatives and design of rehabilitation to an 11,000-gallon (41,000-liter) chemical storage tank at a 20 MGD water treatment plant.
- Canoe Brook Residuals Study: evaluation of alternatives for off-site disposal and in-place capping of water treatment plant residuals stored in a surface impoundment at a 20 MGD water treatment plant.
- Comprehensive Planning Studies: Studies of water and wastewater systems conducted for various clients.
- Johnston Drive Tank Roof Replacement: evaluation of alternatives and design of the selected alternative to replace a wood roof on a 0.75 MG, ground-level steel water storage tank.
- Midway Avenue Valve Replacement: design of line-stop support foundation and thrust restraint for replacement of a valve on a 48-inch (1.2-meter) water main.
- New Jersey Data Conversion: a statewide GIS data conversion project for the state of New Jersey.
- Pipe Hydraulic Model: development of a 120,000-pipe hydraulic model for New Jersey Service Area.
- Short Hills Pump Station: condition assessment, hydraulic evaluation, and capital improvements plan for a 5 MGD water booster pumping station.
- Springfield Culvert: design of water main relocation to accommodate a proposed culvert reconstruction project.
- Stiles Street Valve Replacement: preparation of traffic control and detour plans for a water main valve replacement on a major regional thoroughfare.
- Swimming River-Newman Springs Pipeline: evaluation of alternatives to rehabilitate or replace a 100-year old, 36-inch (91-cm) cast iron water main in a tidal marshlands area.
- Tea Street Water Main: design of thrust restraint systems for relocation of a 36-inch (91-cm) water transmission main.
- Thompson Avenue Booster Station: evaluation of probable causes of an electrical malfunction and fire at a 5 MGD water booster station, and design of equipment to replace and upgrade the damaged equipment.
Outcome
Through a variety of services, Mott MacDonald has helped American Water maintain water quality, upgrade facilities cost-effectively, prioritize investments, route pipelines, and locate infrastructure to minimize environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements.