Jeffersonville, IN

River Ridge Commerce Park Water Storage Improvements

HWC provided the design and inspection services for water system improvements for the River Ridge Development Authority, which included two new elevated water storage tanks and water main project at the River Ridge Commerce Center, near Jeffersonville, Indiana.

The previous water system lacked enough storage for the water system’s existing and projected demands prior to HWC working on the project. A single 0.75 MG ground storage tank located adjacent to a booster pump station (located just east of SR-62 along Paul Garrett Avenue) and three older elevated tanks with a combined capacity of 0.50 MG provided a total of 1.25 MG of storage. Two pressure zones (north and south) existed in the system with most of the development and water demand in the system being in the southern zone. The pressure zones were separate, and the booster pumping station pumped water to both zones using a pressure reducing valve (PRV) to supply different pressures to each zone.  

Given the proposed increase in capacity of the water treatment plant and well field as part of a separate project, it was desired to provide additional storage to equate to a total volume, which was equivalent to the projected short-term average demand, or approximately 4 MG. Accordingly, two elevated tanks with a capacity of 2 MG each were installed, and a hydraulic model was completed to determine the tank locations. Ultimately, a location along 8th Street in the northern pressure zone, paired with a site at International Drive in the southern pressure zone, was recommended as the best alternative.

Lafayette, IN

Lafayette Area 21

HWC worked with the City of Lafayette to complete the Service Area 21 – Sewer & Water Utility Master Plan Project. Service Area 21 refers to a 4,000-acre area outside the corporate limits of Lafayette.

A crossing of Wildcat Creek and I-65 was evaluated as part of this study. Connecting the water service to Lafayette’s dual water pressure zone system was also evaluated.

The area is largely agricultural but includes several housing developments and the potential for commercial development. As such, there was a need for water and wastewater utilities to service the area.

The final plan included the phased extension of water and sewer services to the area. Future phases can extend these utilities throughout the entire service area and consist of a new well field for supplemental water supply due to the impacts of the proposed Hoosier Heartland corridor.

The estimated construction costs for both phases developed in the plan is $5.8 million. Design and construction management of Phase I were completed by HWC with construction inspected in 2020.

Attica, IN

Water System Improvements

HWC provided planning, design, and construction inspection services on this water system improvement project, which included a system evaluation for a city of 3,600 citizens.

Improvements included a 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank, a pumping station upgrade, a distribution supply system upgrade (20,000 LF of 6”, 8”, & 12” mains and appurtenances), and upgrades implemented a two-zone pressure system utilizing the new elevated tank and an existing ground storage reservoir. The total construction cost was $2.1M.

Princeton, IN

Water Treatment Facility Improvements

HWC completed an SRF Preliminary Engineering Report for the City’s water treatment facility.  Improvements to the capacity and replacement of antiquated equipment and processes included:

• 3 new 1,000 gallon per day aerators and a 3rd aerator/detention basin
• Replacement treatment pumps with variable frequency drives
• New 500,000 gallon ground storage tank and new high service pumping station
• New filter backwash waste holding basin to eliminate the existing process of recycling backwash wastewater
• New SCADA controls system for improved efficiency and reliable supply 

Project Highlights:

• One million gallons of additional water storage for the system
• Increased capacity of the plant to 3.0 MGD
• Replacement of existing high service pumps with two sets of pumps to reduce the high pressure required of the existing pumps which conveyed flow through the filters and into the system
• Modifications at the treatment plant to replace antiquated equipment and allow for future expansion if necessary
• HWC completed all facility evaluations, planning, design, bidding, and construction management phases
• Construction cost of $4.5 million (funded by an SRF loan and an IOCRA DR II grant)
• Construction completed in 2011

Brazil, IN

Water System Improvements

HWC provided planning, design, bidding, and construction management phases for this water system improvement project.  The improvements to the system were determined through an SRF Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) completed by HWC in 2009. The items of concern that were evaluated in the PER were a reduction in well capacity, the deteriorating condition of an existing elevated tank, inadequate flow provided near the I-70/SR-59 interchange, the lack of centralized control/monitoring abilities of the system, areas with old and undersized water mains, and sections of aging hydrants and meters.

Project Highlights:

• New 700 gallon per day well in the existing wellfield
• Replacement 750,000 gallon elevated water tank in the City
• New 250,000 gallon elevated water tank near the I-70/SR-59 interchange
• A booster station with variable frequency drives for the 250,000 gallon tank, along with a backup generator
• New SCADA system at the water treatment plant to monitor/control the plant, elevated tanks, wellfield, and booster station
• Replacement of 23,000 LF of water main, 100 hydrants, and 1,000 meters
• Project bid in Spring 2010 in 5 divisions
• Construction cost – $6.0M (funded by an SRF loan and an IOCRA DR II grant
• Construction completed in December 2011