WATER SYSTEMS

Practical, cost-effective water systems solutions for surface water and groundwater source development, treatment, transmission and distribution.

To ensure the success of each water systems project, Gwin, Dobson & Foreman applies time-tested analysis methods that optimize project function, affordability and performance, and assess the impact of future regulations, economic constraints and future growth.

The GD&F planning process confirms client goals, correlates system data and parameters, identifies constraints, develops system alternatives and recommends best-value, fully functional solutions. These efforts include reservoir yield and depletion modeling, groundwater and surface water quality monitoring, process pilot testing, risk assessments and development of long range planning and programming documents.

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman has the proven expertise to develop and protect water resources. Our design experience encompasses dams and reservoirs, well fields and river intakes.

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman understands the current regulatory environment for increased reliability and operational flexibility in treatment plant design. Emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, require in-depth knowledge of available treatment methods and technologies.

GD&F emphasizes the multiple barrier approach in treatment process design. In addition to conventional treatment, our experience includes activated carbon, ozonation, ultraviolet disinfection, and membrane filtration. As an early leader in the use of membrane technology, GD&F has unparalleled experience in its proper application.

Water storage and distribution are taking on increased importance, as system water quality has become a regulatory priority. Gwin, Dobson & Foreman has designed storage tanks with appropriate hydraulic and physical configurations to minimize the effects of water age, microbial regrowth and disinfection by-product formation.

The distribution of water – meeting the full range of customer demands at all times – is an ongoing challenge for system operators. Gwin, Dobson & Foreman meets these demands through effective planning and engineering.

GD&F has designed water delivery systems for all service conditions and applications. We have extensive experience with hydraulic modeling methods, fire protection needs, flow control monitoring and water quality considerations. Our experience includes the design of pumping, pressure control, metering and flow control systems.

With the ever-increasing scrutiny of state and federal regulators in mind, Gwin, Dobson & Foreman offers practical advice and consultation for water operators and system managers. In fact, many of our engineers and scientists are licensed operators.

We bring decades of real-world experience in system management including budget preparation, water rate and cost of service studies, system appraisals, financial analysis, asset management planning, GIS mapping, among other services.