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Sustainable Development in Vietnam
The environmental improvement project includes a massive pumping station, as well as wastewater, drainage and solid waste components to clean and green the NLTN Basin—making the space attractive and safe for residents and tourists.
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Water, Environment, Asia/Pacific, Government
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Singapore’s Marina Barrage
Singapore’s Marina Barrage, a low-level dam, reliably accommodates excess precipitation, provides effective flood control, and enhances water supply and quality. The complex’s technical and architectural features support and enhance the lifestyle and economic development of Singapore’s urban center.
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Water, Asia/Pacific, Government
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Innovative Upgrades for WWTP Efficiency
Adding fat, oil and grease to anaerobic digestion at Riverside’s regional water quality control plant increases methane gas production for beneficial reuse and reduces the amount of solid waste conveyed to landfills.
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Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Conserves Energy, Saves Money
Columbia Boulevard’s new cogeneration facilities—which provide 1.7 megawatts of power—center on two 850-kilowatt internal combustion engine generators, equipped with the latest in lean-burn technology. Since startup of the new facilities, the plant has purchased approximately 40 percent less power than in previous years.
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Energy, Water, North America, United States, Government
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Integrated Energy Strategy Fuels Edmonton WWTP
Offering flexibility and optimal advantages for the Gold Bar WWTP and the surrounding community, the biogas master plan integrates boiler operation and cogeneration, as well as biomethane and vehicle fuel generation.
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Energy, Water, North America, Government, Integrated Resources Management
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Hot Water Loop System Melts Snow in Popular Ski Destination
The system will capture heat from wastewater treatment plant effluent to heat a hot water loop system. The heated water will travel through insulated, shallow, underground pipes to melt snow on busy sidewalks—saving town resources and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors.
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Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government
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Lesotho will receive relief from its water shortages with the Metolong Dam water infrastructure program. The project will supply raw water for Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, and surrounding towns, improving water delivery to domestic users and textile operations and stimulating the business and economy.
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Facilities, Water, Middle East/Africa, Program Management, Federal Government, Government
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Orange County’s Groundwater Replenishment System Project
Orange County’s groundwater replenishment system produces potable water for indirect reuse from highly treated wastewater—conserving and recovering limited water resources, reducing energy consumption and supporting economic vitality.
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Water, United States, Government, Water Reuse, Integrated Resources Management
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Jordan’s Nationwide Water Reuse Program
The RIAL program has helped Jordan meet water use challenges with a series of projects to reuse wastewater. Addressing agricultural, industrial, and urban needs, efforts advanced Jordan toward its goal of 100-percent water reuse to protect water supply, public and environmental health and socioeconomic development.
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Water, Government, Middle East/Africa, Sustainability, Integrated Resources Management
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Habitat and Aquatic Life Improved
As part of an overall city plan to completely naturalize the stream, CDM Smith designed and built the $2.5 million Central Arroyo Seco Stream Restoration Program in Pasadena, California. The program included improvements to aquatic habitat, vegetation, trails, and the nearby Rose Bowl parking lot.
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Environment, Water
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Engineers Without Borders
CDM Smith volunteers are improving basic living conditions for communities in developing countries through Engineers Without Borders. The nonprofit humanitarian group works to provide some of life’s most basic amenities, such as clean water, reliable water distribution, or adequate sanitation.
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Sustainability, Water
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Ceramic Pot Filters Offer a Safe Water Household Treatment and Storage System for Developing Countries
The Kosim Water Keg project received a $10,000 Global Challenge Award in the MIT IDEAS Competition. Chris Schulz partnered with MIT master’s student Joanna Cummings to develop a household water treatment and safe storage system for people living in poor villages in developing countries.
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Middle East/Africa, Water
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The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, has invited Paul Brown, CDM Smith Executive Vice President, to serve a 2-year term on the International Advisory Panel for the Institute of Water Policy.
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Asia/Pacific, Water
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CDM Smith will partner with Bogota Water & Sewer Authority to update its water system model to plan for existing and future drinking water service to Bogota’s growing population and accommodate future development.
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Water, Latin America, Government
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Exhibit booth will feature thought leader presentations and demonstrations on urban systems modeling
CDM Smith, a Founding Sponsor of Singapore International Water Week, will participate in this year’s event through presentations, specialty workshops and an extensive exhibit booth.
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Asia/Pacific, Water
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Several CDM Smith Employees Will Serve as Project Managers, Authors, Reviewers and Editors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Agency for International Development have contracted with CDM Smith to update and revise the organizations’ Guidelines for Water Reuse.
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Water Reuse, Water
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Enrique Lopez Calva has been appointed technical director of CDM Smith’s Neysadurai Centre for Integrated Water Resources and Urban Planning, which provides clients with integrated decision tools and solutions for their sustainable urban planning and design challenges.
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Asia/Pacific, Integrated Resources Management, Sustainability, Water
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CDM Smith was honored with the annual Young Professional Employer Support Award by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) New Jersey Section. This marks the third time that CDM Smith has won the award, highlighting its commitment to supporting young professionals in the water industry.
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Education, Water, North America, United States
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All-day workshop includes environmental policy, development activities, treatment techniques and management practices.
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is offering two educational events that address the estimated 50 trillion cubic feet of retrievable natural gas and oil in the Appalachian Basin. CDM Smith’s C. Hunter Nolen and Bob Kimball will be presenting on environmental policy, development activities, treatment techniques and management practices during an all-day workshop.
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Business + Industry, Environment, Government, North America, Water
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Facility will introduce Cambi Thermal Hydrolysis Process to U.S.
CDM Smith and PC Construction Company have been approved for the award of a design-build contract to upgrade the biosolids management system at the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant for DCWASA.
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Design-Build, Energy, Water, Government, North America, United States
