SUEZ Water New York Inc. – Regular Dam Inspections (June 2019)
BS&J conducted the regular dam inspections at four dams together with SWNY. Reports were written for each dam listing existing conditions, observations, and recommendations.
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SUEZ Water New York Inc. – Grandview Wells Water Treatment (June 2019)
Construction was completed on an updated water treatment process for two wells including a new building, treatment vessels, and 16-inch diameter ductile iron pipe for chlorine contact time. BS&J completed the design and provided engineering services during construction, testing, start-up, and completion certification to the local Department of Health.
Buck, Seifert and Jost is sad to announce the passing of former president Guido von Autenried (June 4, 2019)
Guido von Autenried passed away on Tuesday, June 4th at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born in 1972 in Lauterbach, Germany. His father was a civil engineer and his mother was an English teacher. He grew up in Berlin and was drafted into the German army at age 16. After… Continue Reading
SUEZ Water New Jersey Inc. and SUEZ Water New York Inc. – Bridge Crossings (June 2019)
Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc., has successfully designed, attained applicable permits, inspected, and closed-out various water main replacement projects on bridge crossings in both New York and New Jersey. Each project was a unique design challenge requiring interfacing and coordination with different owners, government regulating agencies, railroads including CSX and NJ Transit, bridge designers, bridge… Continue Reading
New Jersey American Water – Canal Road Water Treatment Plant (May 2019)
Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc. has partnered with Gannett Fleming (GF), an engineering design firm, and the team has been retained by New Jersey American Water (NJAW), the owner, to provide design and permitting services for the Canal Road Water Treatment Plant. The project entails upgrades to the current air-prep ozone generation system and includes… Continue Reading
SUEZ Water New Jersey Inc. – Sliplining 24 inch Cast Iron with 18 inch HDPE at CSX Railroad Crossing (April 2019)
A 24 inch diameter cast-iron water main crossing beneath the CSX railroad tracks in Dumont, NJ was found to be leaking and required repair. BS&J was retained to provide design services, permit acquisition, and construction inspection services. An innovative design re-purposing the 24 inch cast-iron main as a casing pipe, and slip-lining with a new… Continue Reading
SUEZ Water New Jersey Inc. – Northeast Tank Pumping Station Construction (February 2019)
Construction began on a new 10 million gallon per day (mgd) firm capacity pump station to serve the existing Northeast Tank in Bergen County, NJ. Provisions for future chemical feed systems include sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, and SeaQuest. BS&J completed the design and is now providing engineering services during construction. Construction is expected to be completed… Continue Reading
SUEZ Water New York Inc. – Spring Valley Tank Painting (February 2019)
The temporary pumping system to take Spring Valley Standpipe offline for painting was successfully designed, constructed, and implemented. The large pressure district, multiple supply inputs, and complicated hydraulics resulted in distribution system upgrades at multiple locations to reinforce emergency supply capabilities during the temporary pumping operation. Upgrades at key facilities have improved operational reliability.
SUEZ Water New York Inc. – Ramapo Valley Well Field Well No. 97 (August 2018)
Construction began in August 2018 for the addition of ultraviolet (UV) light and cartridge filter treatment for a Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GWUDISW) Well located in Rockland County, NY. BS&J completed the design and is now providing assistance during construction. BS&J designed an elevated structural support for the proposed Treatment Building… Continue Reading
SUEZ Water New York Inc. – Grandview Wells Water Treatment Construction (July 2018)
Construction began in June 2018 on an updated water treatment process for these two wells in Rockland County, NY. BS&J completed the design and is now providing engineering services during construction, testing and start-up. Our work during construction included overseeing the building construction, treatment system installation, installation of a 16 inch diameter ductile iron pipe… Continue Reading