Replacement of Existing Water Storage Tank

Water quality concerns were identified at the Ralph J. Andrews Park and Campground in Cullowhee, North Carolina.  The water quality concerns were related to poor well construction and inadequate water quality storage.  Altamont was contracted to oversee the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the water supply wells and provide coordination, design, and construction oversight services for the replacement of a 5,000-gallon capacity aboveground water storage tank.  An analysis of the existing system was conducted using existing groundwater well capacity information and hydraulic modeling software.  The proposed storage tank replacement was designed according to North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Public Water Supply Section (PWSS) guidelines.  Construction documents were distributed to local contractors and an informal bid process was conducted.

Altamont provided coordination services and construction oversight for the installation of the access road, construction of the foundation for the proposed storage tank, and the fabrication of the storage tank.  Additionally, Altamont coordinated with the existing water system operator and oversaw the installation of new piping and system control features (i.e., gate valves, system control house replacement and reconfiguration).  Altamont also verified the new system was properly disinfected prior to public use of the system.