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Posted on: March 27, 2020
BS&J was asked to assist with design, bid, and construction services to repair leaking joints in two potable water clearwell reinforced concrete structures at the Putnam WTP facility. The repair, conducted by Specialty Construction Systems, Inc., included removal of previous repair materials to expose the affected joints, injection grouting and installation of Sikadur Combiflex SG… Continue Reading
Posted on: February 27, 2020
Construction was competed for the addition of ultraviolet (UV) light and cartridge filter treatment for one of the wells in the RVWF determined to be Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GWUDISW). BS&J completed the design and assisted during construction. The design included an elevated structural support platform for the Treatment Building approximately… Continue Reading
Posted on: January 27, 2020
Additional firm capacity is being evaluated for this system with wells and a booster station. BS&J is currently preparing preliminary design and permit application documents.
Posted on: December 28, 2019
Buck, Seifert & Jost, Inc. designed and obtained permits to construct the West Forest Avenue Bridge Water Main Replacement. The existing steel water main is attached to the underside of the bridge over the stream crossing and requires replacement. Construction is expected to begin in September 2020. BS&J will provide engineering services during construction including… Continue Reading
Posted on: December 27, 2019
BS&J conducted the formal dam inspections for two dams, and regular dam inspections at two dams in the Fall 2019. The inspections were attended by BS&J, SWNJ, and representatives of the NJDEP. The formal inspections included underwater dive inspections by JMT and updated stability evaluations. Reports were written for each dam listing existing conditions, observations,… Continue Reading
Posted on: November 27, 2019
Construction was completed on a new 10 million gallon per day (mgd) firm capacity pump station adjacent the existing Northeast Tank. The design and construction included provisions for future chemical feed systems. BS&J completed the design and provided engineering services during construction, completed in November 2019 by J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc.
Posted on: October 27, 2019
BS&J continued hydraulic modeling for four dams using a HEC-RAS unsteady 2D hydraulic model to update inundation limits for Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
Posted on: September 27, 2019
On-site emergency assistance was requested during construction of temporary facilities to support hydrant flushing and emergency distribution system maintenance. Review of system operation, pressure regulating valve replacement, surge relief, and creation of hydraulic profile was performed.
Posted on: June 27, 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.
Posted on: June 21, 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.
