Walnut Creek, Calif.– The American Council of Engineering Companies recently announced their 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards, selecting Carollo Engineers as an Honor Award winner for the Delano biottta™ Wellhead Nitrate Treatment Demonstration Project.
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A.– Carollo Engineers and Bentley Systems today announced that Carollo has chosen Bentley’s EADOC cloud-based construction management software as its corporate standard for capital project management. Carollo Engineers will standardize on EADOC across its construction services teams, bringing cost savings to all of its projects and eliminating the inefficiencies of managing multiple legacy systems.
Walnut Creek, Calif.– Carollo Engineers is partnering with the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to develop and implement the City's “One Water LA 2040” Plan.
Our favorite Water Resources Practice Leader talks about 90 years of water reuse in the latest issue of MWL magazine. Check it out here (see page 32):
Carollo is very proud (and a little bit humbled) to have been selected by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as its 2016 California Design Firm of the Year. This is a huge honor, given not just the spread and size of the California market, but also the impressive list of engineering companies in the state. While we owe much of this honor to the hard work of our employees across the entire company, an equal measure goes to the clients who have supported our “water is all we do” philosophy and have trusted us over the years to help us make water our focus, our business, and our passion.
Sarah Deslauriers (Walnut Creek Office) has just been named as Program Manager to the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition. The Coalition is made up of 19 member agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area who are working to “develop a diverse and robust portfolio of beneficial biosolids resource recovery projects for the San Francisco Bay Area.”
Put another way, the Coalition is working to find ways to extract additional energy from biosolids after they have been through the digestion process. As Program Manager, Sarah will be a key part of helping the Coalition meet their goals of transforming low-value biosolids into high-value energy products, thereby creating a long-term, reliable renewable energy project benefiting society and the environment.
Congratulations to Sarah on this honor and we wish her and her colleagues well in their endeavors!
To find out more about the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition, visit their website.
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling in the wastewater treatment (WWT) field is continuing to grow and be used to solve increasingly complex problems. However, the future of CFD models and their value to the wastewater field are a function of their proper application and knowledge of their limits. As has been established for other types of wastewater modelling (i.e. biokinetic models), it is timely to define a good modelling practice (GMP) for wastewater CFD applications. An International Water Association (IWA) working group has been formed to investigate a variety of issues and challenges related to CFD modelling in water and WWT. This paper summarizes the recommendations for GMP of the IWA working group on CFD. The paper provides an overview of GMP and, though it is written for the wastewater application, is based on general CFD procedures. A forthcoming companion paper to provide specific details on modelling of individual wastewater components forms the next step of the working group.
Wicklein, E., Batstone, D., Ducoste, J., Laurent, J., Griborio, A., Wicks, J., Saunders, S., Samstag, R., Potier, O., and Nopens, I. "Good Modelling Practice in Applying Computational Fluid Dynamics for WWTP Modelling."Water Science & Technology, 73.5, pp 929-982, 2016.
Net-zero water (NZW) is a new vision for municipal water management, in which significant water is neither imported to, nor exported from the service area, i.e. local water independence. While such a system has long been possible in areas of sufficient water supply and/or sparse population, it is now becoming possible and economical for municipal systems in virtually any modern watershed, through the use of emerging direct potable reuse (DPR) technology. In fact, current implementations are producing design and operating data. Moreover, distributed NZW systems recycling at a high rate are projected to be capable of energy-positive operation, saving more domestic hot water energy than is consumed in treatment. However, NZW and DPR approaches vary widely in terms of source water, source segregation, treatment, and recycling rate. In this study, a workshop was convened to assemble and synthesize a broad cross-section of current NZW and DPR experience, to develop recommendations for water management planning. It was concluded that technology is currently emerging to support widespread NZW management. Recommendations included the introduction of NZW systems into new construction, to be supported by controlled demonstration projects over periods of two years or more; development of supporting regulatory structure with public engagement; development of real-time water quality monitoring devices; and retention of the term “net-zero water” to signify a new water management vision to advance water and energy autonomy.
Englehardt, J., Wu, T., Bloetscher, F., Deng, Y., Pisani, P., Eilert, S., Elmir, E., Guo,T., Jacangelo, J., LeChevallier, L., Leverenz, H., Mancha, E., Plater-Zyberk, E., Sheikh, B., Steinle-Darling E., and Tchobanoglous, G. “Net-zero Water Management: Achieving Energy-Positive Municipal Water Supply.” Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2, 250-260, 2016.
Ensuring long-term reliability and resiliency of water delivery, along with protecting public health from the source to the tap, are paramount for water utilities. However, only a limited number of communities can rely on a single water source to meet their current and future water demand. The management of water, wastewater, reuse, stormwater, and other lower-quality water is all closely inter-related, and each is a valuable resource. Total Water Solutions® is an approach that values each of these components of the water cycle with the adage of "one water, many solutions."
Davis, W., Sham, C-H., Dumm, T., and Kammereck, L. "Total Water Solutions - Total Water Solutions: Integrated Water Resource Planning,"Journal of the American Water Works Association. 108:5:18, 20, 22, 2016.
The Sarasota office’s very own Kristiana Dragash was recently named Vice President of the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA). FWEA’s tight network of local chapters, student chapters, committees, and Utility Council help unite Florida’s clean water professionals responsible for protecting the environment through education programs, professional development, and promotion of sound public policy. The Utility Council consists of wastewater utilities throughout the state who work together to address legislative and regulatory issues, propose legislation, and educate policy makers about the intricacies of water quality and wastewater management.
Kristiana will be FWEA President in two years, so watch for another announcement in 2018. Meanwhile, to find out more about FWEA, contact Kristiana or visit their website at fwea.org.
Carollo is a proud participant in Miami-Dade’s Youth Summer Internship Program–the result of a partnership of the Miami-Dade School Board, the Board of County Commissioners, the Foundation for New Education Initiatives and The Children's Trust.
"This summer, Miami-Dade's public school students will have the opportunity to participate in a summer youth internship program made possible through innovative school and community partnerships," said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho. "In an age of increased competitiveness, Miami-Dade students will benefit from real-world work experiences that will help prepare them to excel in their chosen career fields. Not only will students have the opportunity to enhance learning and earn high school and college credits, but they will be compensated for working in professional environments that will propel them to success after graduation. The program also provides students the opportunity to positively engage in safe and productive activities over the summer."
For the next five weeks, Carollo will host Thomas Concepcion as a paid summer intern in our Miami office, where he will learn about the water engineering industry, career opportunities, and what education avenues are available after he graduates high school. Nationally, engineering academies have struggled to find real world applications for their students and there is a big need for experience learning opportunities for students to intern at engineering firms. We are pleased and proud to support this effort for the next generation of engineer hopefuls!
Amid the crush of vendors and host of professional presentations at AWWA's ACE16 event in Chicago last month, there was another event: Carollo Engineers' presentation of the first Bryant L. Bench Scholarship to Stetson Bassett, from Utah State University.
The scholarship was established in honor of Carollo Engineers' Water Practice Director, Bryant Bench, who combined elegant engineering with innovative treatment concepts to improve drinking water quality for millions of people across the country. Bryant was also a mentor and teacher who established trust, integrity, and development "Benchmarks" for everyone he worked with and for.
To be eligible for the Bryant L. Bench Scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a Master's degree in a water engineering-related field and have shown a passion and dedication to providing innovative solutions to the world's water challenges. The scholarship is a one-time $10,000 award that students can use to complete or further their education in their chosen field.
Congratulations to Stetson, and thank you to everyone who helped make this award possible!
Pictured (L-R): Gene Koontz (AWWA President), Ryan Bench, Stetson Bassett, Jeff Bench, Jess Brown, and David LaFrance (AWWA CEO).
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently announced its 21st annual Design-Build Project/Team Award winners. Among the recipients was Carollo Engineers, winner of the National Award of Merit in the Water/Wastewater category for the Clifton (Colorado) Water District's Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Water Treatment Plant Upgrade.
In 2014, the Clifton Water District selected the Carollo Design Build Group to help them add a new microfiltration/ultrafiltration (MF/UF) system to their aging water treatment plant. Carollo used an "open platform" design approach that gave the District more operational flexibility while reducing costs. A strong teaming partnership helped the project go from 40 percent design to an operational plant in just 14 months, and the District's operators have found that the plant operation exceeds the Carollo team's performance guarantees.
This project is also a DBIA nominee for the National Award of Excellence in the Water/Wastewater category. All National Award of Merit winners are also being considered for one of four Awards of Excellence in the areas of architectural design, engineering design, process and teaming. The Award of Excellence winners will be announced during the awards program taking place at the Design-Build Conference & Expo on November 3rd in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding recognition of excellence!
BEFORE: Clifton Water District's aging and largely obsolete filter facility was ground zero for the design of their new MF/UF treatment process. The Carollo Design Build Group (CDBG) eliminated outdated safety equipment, inadequate lighting, and trip/fall hazards as part of their revitalization of the facility for its new purpose.
AFTER: A cornerstone of the CDBG's design for the new MF/UF facility was reusing as many existing facilities and structures as possible. The team selectively repurposed the existing filter building to reduce construction costs and meet the aggressive 14-month design/build schedule.
Carollo Engineers has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District and the Biocom Institute Festival of Science and Engineering to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education in local schools.
As part of the SDUSD six-week unit of study focusing on water education, Carollo produced this five-minute video of a young Carollo engineer taking us through her day. The video will be shown in classrooms across San Diego, will be featured on the SDUSD website, and be part of the Biocom Institute's outreach efforts.
Walnut Creek, California– The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently announced its 21st annual Design-Build Project/Team Award winners. Among the recipients was Carollo Engineers, winner of the National Award of Merit in the Water/Wastewater category for the Clifton (Colorado) Water District's Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Water Treatment Plant Upgrade.
Walnut Creek, California– Carollo Engineers is a proud partner with the Miami-Dade School Board, the Board of County Commissioners, the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, and The Children’s Trust, in Miami-Dade County's Youth Summer Internship Program. With the addition of 1,300 jobs and internships to the area, local students have the opportunity to gain rewarding, workplace experiences – providing them with the chance to learn the skills necessary for their prospective career choices.
Tampa, Florida– Florida continues to be a national pioneer in water reclamation, and Carollo Engineers is helping with the latest large-scale reuse project in the state. The City of Tampa's, Tampa Augmentation Project (TAP), will evaluate the cost and feasibility of increasing use of reclaimed water from the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFCAWTP) to augment the region's potable water supplies.
One Water LA is a long-term commitment to ensure Los Angeles' water future through collaboration, integration, and public involvement. Find out what Carollo is doing to help change the future of integrated water management...
Carollo Engineers has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District and the Biocom Institute Festival of Science and Engineering to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education in local schools.
As part of the SDUSD six-week unit of study focusing on water education, Carollo produced this five-minute video of a young Carollo engineer taking us through her day. The video will be shown in classrooms across San Diego, will be featured on the SDUSD website, and be part of the Biocom Institute's outreach efforts.
Walnut Creek, California– The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently announced its 21st annual Design-Build Project/Team Award winners. Among the recipients was Carollo Engineers, winner of the National Award of Merit in the Water/Wastewater category for the Clifton (Colorado) Water District's Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Water Treatment Plant Upgrade.
