The proposed green infrastructure (GI) design includes partial sewer separation/conveyance to route stormwater to the proposed GI locations. Proposed GI designs will also include recommendations for full depth roadway replacement where existing roads are deemed in poor or very poor condition. Additionally, neighboring symbiotic projects identified by the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation (EANDC) East… Continue reading City of Akron Kelly Green Project (CSO Rack 3)
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First Stage Aeration and Return Sludge Pump Station Improvements
The Southerly First Stage Activated Sludge System (FSAS) is a high-rate activated sludge system. The purpose of the FSAS is to remove CBOD and suspended solids from the primary settled effluent so that nitrification of ammonia may be accomplished in the Second Stage Activated Sludge System (SSAS). The process components of the First Stage include… Continue reading First Stage Aeration and Return Sludge Pump Station Improvements
North Hill Separation Project (CSO Rack 22)
The City of Akron is currently implementing the requirements set forth by USEPA Consent Decree. The North Hill Separation Green Project referred to as CSO Rack 22 project occurs in Rack 22 sewer shed, which is comprised of Approximately 424 acres. The City’s Integrated Plan recommends a series of Green Infrastructure projects consisting of separation… Continue reading North Hill Separation Project (CSO Rack 22)
Hazel Storage Basin (CSO Racks 10 & 11)
The City of Akron, Ohio, in order to comply with its Consent Decree (CD) with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), plans to design and construct a 4.5 MG CSO storage basin for Racks 10 and 11. Professional services will entail preparation of an Advanced Facilities Plan, final… Continue reading Hazel Storage Basin (CSO Racks 10 & 11)
Southerly Maximum Achievable Control Technical (MACT) Improvements
The District owns and operates three wastewater treatment plants in the Cleveland metropolitan area: Easterly, Southerly and Westerly. The bio-solids generated at the three facilities are incinerated. The bio-solids from Easterly (EWWTP) and Southerly (SWWTC) are incinerated at Southerly in fluidized bed incinerators (FBIs). Each of the three FBIs is a hot wind box design,… Continue reading Southerly Maximum Achievable Control Technical (MACT) Improvements
FRANKLIN PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) had decided to increase the capacity of this key Water Pumping Station by upsizing the existing pumps and other associated systems. To improve the reliability, DWSD also had decided to install state-of-art Instrumentation and Control System to monitor and control the Pump Station. METCO was engaged as Prime Consultant to… Continue reading FRANKLIN PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
READY ROAD TO WILL CARLTON ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION
In order to mitigate the current low water pressure in some of the Downriver communities during the peak summer months, DWSD proposed to construct Eleven (11) miles of transmission line starting at the intersection of I-75 and Ready Road to Sumpter Township. METCO was tasked to perform a comprehensive Hydraulic Study to determine the size… Continue reading READY ROAD TO WILL CARLTON ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION
STEAM, CONDENSATE RETURN AND COMPRESSED AIR PIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT SPRINGWELLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
METCO was retained by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) to provide Professional Engineering Services to develop design documents for replacement of all existing steam, condensate, compressed air, and natural gas system piping and other auxiliary system, on Plant-Wide basis. In addition to construction administration services, METCO is responsible to provide Resident Project Representative services… Continue reading STEAM, CONDENSATE RETURN AND COMPRESSED AIR PIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT SPRINGWELLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SPRINGWELLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER REHABILITATION AND AUXILIARY FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
The project involves rehabilitating the 1958 filters and other auxiliary facilities improvements at several process areas within the Springwells Water Treatment Plant. The auxiliary facility improvements involved multiple disciplinary tasks. METCO, in association with CDM, was engaged to provide Engineering Services required to develop Preliminary Design Report, Detailed Design Documents and Construction Administration Services for… Continue reading SPRINGWELLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER REHABILITATION AND AUXILIARY FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
NORTHEAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT – CRITICAL PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
GLWA (Owner) required several critical improvements to the High-Lift and Low-Lift Pumping Systems at the Northeast Water Treatment Plant to improve operational efficiency. In order to expeditiously execute the improvements, the GLWA selected a Design-Build project delivery system. METCO functioned as the “Engineer-of-Record” for the Design/Build team was responsible for the Design and Design-Construction Coordination… Continue reading NORTHEAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT – CRITICAL PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
