Water System Improvements
Location: Town of Readsboro, VT
Services: Improvements to Surface Water Treatment and Filtration Plant, New Water Distribution Piping (C900) and Valving, Watermain Bridge Crossing. Final Design, Bid Phase & Construction Phase Services, Construction Oversight
Point of Contact: Mr. Mark Shea, Town Manager:
Years: 2013-2014
Through 2013 and into 2014, Mr. Erwin represented the Town of Readsboro as a Resident Engineer, responsible for overseeing and coordinating system improvements necessary to eliminate major operating deficiencies and to reduce the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). During this time, Mr. Erwin oversaw construction, inspecting and testing, total quantities and product inventory, construction costs and project budget, project schedules, field changes and coordinated with contractors, consultants, State Regulators and Town Officials. Furthermore, Mr. Erwin diligently responded to the inquires of community members.
The improvements to the surface water treatment plant included an all-new electrical system, operating controls, telemetry controls, monitoring and sampling equipment, data recording and alarm notification systems, carbon filtration units, chemical feed tanks, properly isolated storage containment areas, and two (2) new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) pumps. In addition to renovating the treatment plant, Mr. Erwin was responsible for inspecting the installation of nearly 4,000 linear feet of new 12-inch C900 pipe with over thirty (30) new service connections, six (6) hydrant replacements, ten (10) branch connections, and a bridge crossing.
