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Home My WebLink AboutSource Water Assessment Plan For Augusta-Central Savannah River Basin Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENT NAME:L~f1 r(( /)J aiel' 5.zssmlyr! jJ!a~ -tr . . . lfttgtl1k - (ell ILl sa ytVl/lM frwr NsJ 11 DOCUMENT TYPE: YEAR: J () OD BOX NUMBER: ! D FILE NUMBER: ;LfqSf.r; NUMBER OF PAGES: 31 fl I, <I I ;1 .: ~- I; iI1_ -- - ~(@7f{' ;Wtn[j@@ ~'-""""~" ' ()' - ',' A - ' - I '" '" ,,' It,,- ._ _ ,M, ' J[,I '-J .-- ..,....., v , , v. ~' _@,u,:. O~ n ~' A . /-, i ~ 'rrV','-" ,,' ~ d,,~ ,,~fJDr;u0/jL L, ,'I" .: ~I;: 1 .~ ~'."'-"'I f--"-, , ,....- --'.- - \. ~,"" ' -m~@~ :~~ -II' ,n, .'~" --~';.-;."', , 'J'........,.I7.[rt~,. , ., --~~. ~-::-.,~ . --.--.~-._=~-~~~~. .~~~.~.~..~--:. ~~-. ,.t~ -: ~ - .,..,!lS ,~"- ~~~-: . :_~;' ~.- ,- '~~- ._~... '\' .. .~ '. --.' -:'- ~ = ~ Iii] ~ ~ ~ ~ [Ej 1 ~ I ~3: 11 ~ [~-'f III) 1 ~ ~ rill) ~~ f.I __ 'r_ r=-r::..____ ,-_-.-:......-_T_~_-~.....-~ ~;. -_.....-_ __. 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Parsons Engineering Science, Inc. (Parsons ES) would like to be part of this effort. Parsons ES is a full-service environmental engineering firm. We currently have over 200 employees located in Georgia. Parson ES' local engineers and scientists and those of our teaming partners, Jordan, Jones, & Goulding (JJ&G), and USInfrastructure (USI), have extensive experience in source water assessment planning and implementation involving water quality, water quantity impacts on natural systems, and environmental concerns. Our experience ranges from studies of major watersheds and the preparation of BMP Stormwater Fact Sheets for the U.S. EPA to the development and application of watershed and waterbody computer models. We are currently preparing a water resource management plan for Fulton County that includes many similar tasks. Highlights of our proposal include: Meets the Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) need to update its surface water withdrawal and intake permitform the Savannah River: Parsons ES along with our teaming partners, Jordan, Jones, & Goulding, Inc. (11&G) and US Infrastructure (USI), provide Augusta-Richmond County with a unique blend of local knowledge and understanding supported by the recognized experts in source water assessments. The benefit to Augusta-Richmond County: Experienced team minimizes project costs and helps to ensure compliance with EPD requirements. C:\MY DOCUMENTS\BD\PROPOSAL\SOURCE-l,DOC ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE, INC. Geri A. Sams Page 2 July 11,2000 A vailability of local Georgia staff that have worked on multiple water resource projects together: Our team has the combined resources of over 550 local Georgia staff. Each key member of our team resides and works in Georgia. This project will be staffed, executed and managed by local Georgia experts. In addition, our team members have worked together successfully on water resources projects in Fulton County, and Cobb County. The benefit to Augusta-Richmond County: Local staff ensures that our team has the knowledge and understanding required to address EPD and A UD requirements in the most cost effective method possible. Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate multi-stakeholder groups with cross- govemmentaljurisdictional responsibilities: Our team fully understands the unique issues related to a source water assessment plan that involves multiple stakeholder groups and several governmental jurisdictions. Our ability to establish stakeholder groups and build a consensus among these various groups for the mutual benefit of all parties involved in the project is unparalleled in Georgia. Most recent examples of our capabilities include the Fulton County John's Creek Watershed Assessment and the City of Atlanta's Greenway Project. Our approach to this project is to work closely with the ADD staff. The benefit to Augusta-Richmond County: A plan that addresses your needs and is supported by the residents of Augusta-Richmond County. The Parsons Team offers a commitment to the highest standard of work products and professional ethics, and we hope that this response to your Request for Qualifications demonstrates our strong desire to work with you and all of the watershed partners. Should you have any questions regarding this response, please contact Bijoy Ghosh at (770) 446-4900. Sincerely, PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE, INC. ~ . IJOY Ghosh Manager, Atlanta Operations C:\MY DOCUMENTS\BD\PROPOSALISOURCE-l,DQC I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ::.. ( '_.Li S tl Source Water Assessment Plan for AUQusta-Richmond Countv ---------~ "; iEi,::J:l!l: ., ;-"'~L~~~:lc' _ r:""(l R' (', \ " Table of Contents Section Paae 1-1 Section 1 Description of Firms Section 2 Qualifications 2-1 Section 3 Project Delivery 3-1 Section 4 Other Relevant Information 4-1 PA;:lSaN5 TA3L= or: CON/EN/5 I I I I I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,,( G L ) I:: ~~ =rA~~l;~f!jf r;{i;~(',\ '" SECTION 1 Description of Firms Parsons. JJ&G and US! offer Augusta-Richmond Counn: unequalled experience in the characterization. water qual in;, hydrologidhydraulic modeling, permitting, watershed manaxement. and BM P implementation for non-point source pollution. We are committed to providing the best value, highest quality services to meet the short- and long-term water quality and watershed management needs of Augusta- Richmond Coun"., Source Water Assessment Plan for Auausta-Richmond County The Parsons Team, Parsons Engineering Science, Inc, (Parsons), Jordan Jones & Goulding, Inc. (JJ&G), and USlnfrastructure, Inc, (USI), have joined forces to bring excellence in Source Water Assessment services for Augusta-Richmond County, There are at least three unique strengths the Parsons Team brings to Augusta-Richmond County: 1) The team brings credibility with Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) through good science and successful regulatory compliance on past projects, 2) Several individuals proposed on the project team have intimate knowledge and understanding of Augusta-Richmond County's water resources problems, and 3) the team brings together solid experience on Source Water Assessments in the state of Georgia, -~ . 1!"~J~~~V!,~~'.:.~~~~~';:~,l:~r..~~t. ,~1i!~ \:..~?~~~~ ~:'[.~~i;.:- ~;}'';':'. -i ;1R-r~t~~;:J~1 1. 1 Parsons Engineering Science, Inc. 5390 Triangle Parkway, Suite 100 Norcross, Georgia, 30092, Phone: 770/446-4900 Fax 770/446-4910 E-mail: bijoy.ghosh@parsons.com Parsons Engineering Science, Inc, (Parsons) is the environmental component of Parsons Corporation, Parsons Corporation, one of the largest engineering/construction firms in the world, has been consistently ranked by Engineering News Record as one of the nation's top ten engineering/design firms, The strength of the Corporation's 10,000+ person organization, along with the local presence of Parsons, provides the County with a superior combination of local technical expertise and nationwide technical resources. When faced with challenges, our depth of experience and resources assures the County that we will develop technically-sound solutions, and provide quality services and products on schedule and within budget. Outstanding Credentials. Parsons has provided comprehensive consulting services to municipalities, public agencies, and industry for more than 50 years, We have outstanding credentials, performing hundreds of projects of similar scope and size throughout the United States. Some examples of our recent relevant projects are: Johns Creek Watershed/ Water Resource Management Plan, Fulton County; Georgia; Basin- Wide Storm Water Capital Improvement Studies, Cobb County, Georgia; Alligator Creek Management Plan Watershed, Florida; Butler Chain of Lakes Management Plan, Florida; Water Quality Management Plan for McKay Bay, Florida; Storm Water Basin Master Plan for Gottfried Creek, Florida; and a Source Water Assessment Manual for U.S. EPA. PAHSClN:i c)=SC~IPTIClN 0;:: ;::l~MS 1-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I c._........ :;:.,l.l........ '.tV 'II.,;,;"": '=''"'",J:':'''' " Source Water Assessment Plan for Auausta-Richmond Countv Local Presence. With a staff of over 150 professionals, Parsons has served local governments in Georgia, as well as regional, national, and international industries and communities from its Atlanta office for the past 28 years, We take personal pride in the expertise and experience developed through many local successful projects, "I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the work performed by Parsons Engineering Science on the Comprehensive Storm water Management Basin Plan for Priority Area 2, Not only were the final products of the highest technical quality, but the customer service provided by everyone at Parsons E/S was consistenUy responsive and in keeping with the highest expectations of the engineering profession. During the course of this project, the responsiveness and professionalism of every staff member at Parsons never failed to meet my highest expectations. . 1.2 Jordan Jones & Goulding, Inc. 2000 Clearview Ave., N.E, Atlanta, GA 30340 Phone: 770-455-8555 Fax: 770-455-7391 E-mail: pburnett@jjg.com Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc, (JJ&G) is an Atlanta-based consulting firm offering a full range of planning, engineering, and management services. With 40 years in the consulting engineering field, JJ&G is an industry leader in serving communities in every facet of their growth - committed to the highest level of technical expertise combined with a deep respect for the natural environment. On-going staff development, discipline expansions and forward-thinking leadership, in tune with the latest technological advancements and the changing needs of today's communities, have enabled JJ&G to successfully guide infrastructure development throughout the Southeast. In addition to the Atlanta, Georgia office, JJ&G has offices in Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina; Athens, Macon, Gainesville and Columbus, Georgia; Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Charlotte, North Carolina; Lexington, Kentucky; Miami, Florida; and San Juan, Puerto Rico, With a philosophy of meeting the needs of the local community, our firm performs work from the office closest to the project, which enhances our goal of building a lasting and meaningful relationship with the client. Our accessibility to our clients and our ties with local and state regulatory agencies have resulted in a high rate of repeat business, JJ&G's Water Resources Group includes a multi-disciplinary team of professionals specifically formed to address the complexities of Source Water Assessment, planning and management. JJ&G has been involved with Source Water Assessment and permitting projects throughout Georgia, including Gwinnett County, Oconee County and Douglasville-Douglas County, JJ&G has also assisted Fulton County administer Source Water Assessment projects and water quality permit negotiations, For over four decades, all of JJ&G professional disciplines including civil, transportation, water, wastewater, solid waste, construction management, program management, and PAr:lS,ONS O=SC~IPTION OF FI~M.s 1-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment Plan for Auausta-Richmond County landscape architecture have fostered a relationship of trust with local communities, their leaders, and their business sector by providing the very best in engineering technology that meets the needs and goals of the local community, 1.3 UShifrastructure, Inc. 1000 Mansell Exchange West, Suite 220 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Phone: 770-640-6652 Fax: 770-640-8446 E-mail: kunguf@usintrastructure.com USlnfrastructure, Inc. (USI) is a Small Business Administration (SBA), 8(a) certified professional engineering firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Edison, New Jersey; Charlotte and Gastonia, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; New Delhi, India; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their staff of engineers, environmental scientists, GIS professionals, designers, technicians, inspectors, and support personnel provide complete engineering services for federal, state, and local governments; industries; and private clients. Rebuilding the infrastructure and protecting the environment are the focal points of their business, Their primary expertise is planning, designing, and managing the construction of projects related to water and wastewater, water resources, Source Water Assessment and greenways planning, transportation, environmental engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), civil design, and construction management. The professional staff of USI represents a strong background in a wide variety of engineering capabilities, Staff members have extensive experience in national and international projects, USI personnel are registered professional engineers in several states, USI is committed to meeting or exceeding the clients' expectations; providing opportunities for employees to work in an environment that is both enjoyable and professionally challenging; and safeguarding the life, health, property, and welfare of the public, They stress coordination and communication with clients and team members, By first listening and then acting, they strive to understand the clients' needs and provide expertise and technical resources to meet or exceed those needs through cost-effective solutions, They serve both as an extension of the clients' staff and as experts in the engineering fields. The Parsons, JJ&G, and USI Team is committed to providing quality, professional engineering services by communicating with clients to understand their needs and goals, coordinating and cooperating with all project team members, meeting project schedules, performing services within established budgets, and implementing quality assurance/quality control from the beginning of the project with periodic reviews by management staff, 1.4 Related Experience and Performance Together, our team will bring ideas and energy to assist Augusta-Richmond County, and we are excited about the project activities proposed. As evidenced in Section 2, Parsons, JJ&G, and USI demonstrates the depth of experience necessary to complete the tasks by the numerous successful similar projects in Source Water Assessments. Section 2 lists and describes jobs of similar size and/or scope to this project. The information includes project name, point of contact, and contact's phone number. ~Aq.s,ONS Cl=.sC:HI~TION 0;:: Fl~ME 1-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I' I I I Source Water Assessment Plan for AUQusta-Richmond County The Parsons, JJ&G, and USI Team has no conflict of interest with this project and can perform independently from any of its other offices. All tasks will be shared between the team members to capitalize on strengths offered by each firm, ;:lA~SCJNS O=:SC~I~IION or: i=Ii:=lMS 1-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,,'- \... U,) 1'1 ~-:-::-:--.~ ~:~0~:0:!1f , r,'(r) ~"(" \'" SECTION 2 Qualifications The Parsons Team organization promotes eff'ective coordination and communication with Au!?usta-Richmond County. The organizational structure foste rs eff'ective and efficient project management 10 ensure compatibility with the County's project f?oals and objectives, WATER RESOURCES Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County 2.1 Team Organization Parsons is a project-oriented organization, our project management team is established to report to the County's Project Manager, Our proposed Project Manager is William Martello, P,E, who will be responsible for all aspects of the work and for facilitating close working relationships with the entire team, including our team members, JJ&G and USI. The key individuals for this project are describe in this Section and resumes are in this section, Our proposed organization for this project is depicted in Figure 2-1, 2.2 Key Responsibilities and Relevant Experience The team of Parsons, JJ&G, and USI provides all the disciplines necessary to complete the Source Water Assessment tasks discussed in the previous sections of our proposal. Summaries of the key project personnel identified in Figure 2-1 are detailed below, Augusta-Richmond County is not only hiring a team that has the solid corporate backing, multi-level expertise, and decades of similar experience, but is hiring the individuals that make up the project team, In fact, it is the strengths of specific individuals on a team that determine the success of a project. Figure 2-1 Organization Chart AUGUST A-llIOlP..D\l) CClJNTY UTIlITIES DE PART~NT ' P~OJEcr TEAM ' ' PARSCNS (P) - US InlftIllrud..e(IJSl) - JJaG ~ - PUBLlCINVCl \IE~NT, EI_hP_IP) 'ParelaBumdle~JaGl' -TEOlNCAL D1~EcrCR , ,HtrryWal (P) Susapltllny Andysls ~ClbB1 Pit, Ph.D.. P,E, (USt) SC1l~a WATER ASSESS~NT PLAN JaAm M:D11lQ PE (P)- Tad SlD:llQ PE. (P) , The Parsons Team's recent experience on other similar projects has enabled us to form a cohesive team of qualified individuals that will successfully complete this project. Our team has a shared vision and commitment to providing the AUD with quality, cost-effective service, In addition to key personnel resumes, the relevant experience of our key staff; clearly demonstrates our team's experience in related watershed management projects, PA~':;ON.s QUALJFICATIONS 2-1 I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County William P. Martello, P.E. I: I I I I I I I I I I 8,5" Civil Engineering, University of ~ Project manager for the Effingham County Water Resource Management Plan. Prepared water South Carolina, 1975 demand forecasts and evaluated options for future water supply. Effingham County, Georgia. ~ Project manager and engineer for development of process design of a 6-MGD water treatment plant expansion and chemical feed building and an 8oo-million gallon raw water storage reservoir, Monroe, Georgia. ~ Project manager for a water quality modeling study and NPDES permit negotiations for the Pee Dee/Waccamaw River/Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway System in the Grand Strand area of South Carolina, Waccamaw Regional Planning and Development Council, Georgetown, South Carolina, ~ Project manager responsible for development of a 2D-year water supply master plan for South Dade County, Florida. Responsibilities include developing and calibrating a distribution system model, projecting water demands, evaluating the system, and determining whether adequate water supply exists to extend the service area, In addition, several system altematives, including interconnections with other cities, will be formulated and evaluated for South Dade County, Florida, ~ Project manager for a 5-county West Georgia regional water supply planning study involving hydrologic analysis of altemative reservoir sites and interface with the State of Georgia's Regional Water Supply Plan, Georgia Department of Natural Resources. ~ Project manager for the Mill Creek water quality model development using QUAL 2E to demonstrate maximum loading requirements for a municipal wastewater facility expansion from 8 MGD to 16 MGD, This project included model development, calibration, and evaluation of TMDL's, and permit negotiations with Ohio EPA. Butler County Department of Environmental Services, Ohio, ntle: Manager, Environmental Planning and Permitting Years of Experience: 24 Education: M.S.. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, 1980 Professional Registration: Professional Engineer in Georgia Office Location: Atlanta. Georgia Professional Experience: Mr. Martello joined JJ&G as a project engineer in 1984, His current responsibilities include project management and engineering for municipal water and wastewater treatment project assignments as well as solid waste management planning, As manager of the Environmental Planning Group, he is responsible for water and wastewater master planning, hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, and NPDES permitting assistance, Specific project experience includes: Affiliations Water Environment Federation; Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association; American Water Works Association, South Carolina W&PCA Publications/Presentations ' "NPDES Permitting for Tidal Rivers in South Carolina," presented to the South Carolina Water Resources Conference, 1999. I I "An Integrated Approach to Financial Resources Planning Using an Optimization Model," presented to the WEF Computer Technologies for the Competitive Utility Conference, 1997. "Tidal Gaging to NPDES Permitting in the Waccamaw Basin" presented to South Carolina Environmental Annual Conference, 1996, "An Integrated Approach to Water & Wastewater Planning in Athens-Clarke County" presented to Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association Annual Conference, 1994, "Application of Reservoir Sizing Techniques in. Georgia" presented to Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association Annual Conference, 1988. ~AH.5ClN5 OUALJr=ICATIClN5 2-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I 'I, I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County Proposed Personnel: Project Role: Years of Experience: Education: JoAnn J. Macrina, P;E. Task Manager - Source Water Assessment Plan 15 M.A., Public Administration, University of South Florida B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas . Fulton County Water Resource Management Program: Project Manager for a $2.6 million watershed assessment and master planning project including chemical and biological sampling, data collection and storm sewer system inventory, public involvement, water quality (BASINS) and water quantity (HEC and SWMM) modeling, and development of a comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, The plan will result in a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions within the watershed, future conditions based upon anticipated impacts, and an action plan to address and reduce adverse impacts to the water resources and natural systems of the watershed, . Atlanta Region Phase I NPDES Storm Water Monitoring Program: Parsons was contracted by the Atlanta Regional Commission on behalf of Gwinnett DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, and Clayton counties and the City of Atlanta to evaluate the 1994- 1999 Phase I NPDES Storm Water Monitoring Program and prepare a revised program for the next 5-year permit period, The project included restructuring the goals and program elements to better meet the requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), which was delegated NPDES permitting authority by the U,S, EPA. Four major elements included screening for illicit connections, fecal coliform monitoring, water quality trend monitoring, and storm water characterization. Standard operating procedures are specifically designed to service the needs of the participating jurisdictions. . Tampa Bay/Anclote River Watershed Management Plan: Responsible for the development, production, and coordination of a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan for an area encompassing approximately 1,200 square miles, The Plan was based on the assessment of existing conditions under four management categories: water quality, natural systems, flood protection, and water supply, After the watershed assessment was completed, problems and issues were identified, A team of 20 technical staff was led along with participants from four counties and 26 cities, Coordination with the team was critical in the production of an Action Plan currently in process. . Lake Panasoffkee Management Plan: Responsible for the development and implementation of protection measures for a 4,OOO-acre lake located in a rural area and designated as a state priority water body for preservation, which included a water and nutrient budget, sediment mapping and analysis, storm water loading analysis, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife evaluation, fisheries evaluation, and formal public meetings, The lake was a direct connection to the Floridan Aquifer with approximately 70% groundwater contribution to water volume and a high percentage of desirable macrophytes, . Alligator Watershed Management Plan: Project Manager for the Southwest Florida Water Management District responsible for the successful completion of the watershed management plan of a 5,691-acre watershed that included assessment of flooding conditions, water quality degradation, and habitat loss, and the identification and implementation of recommended improvements, . McKay Bay Water Quality Management Plan: Responsible for the successful completion of the water quality assessment of an urban estuary that is one of the nation's most important bird nesting habitats, The assessment for the 27 square mile watershed included water and sediment sampling to determine relative risks associated with particular contaminants and sources of runoff pollutants that indicate critical sub-basins, The project continued through the implementation of recommended construction projects that were designed to reduce pollutant loads to McKay Bay, Project manager was awarded a U.S, EPA grant, which required adherence to strict federal guidelines, . Allen's Creek and Red Maple Swamp Restoration: Responsible for the successful completion of the design, permitting, and construction of a multi-purpose pond designed to reduce pollutant loads from a highly urbanized basin, attenuate peak flow rates, and enhance natural habitat. . Jungle Lake Water Quality Enhancement: Responsible for the successful construction of a lake restoration project designed to reduce pollutant loads to the receiving water body, to enhance natural habitat, and to educate the public in this popular recreational park, P A F=l:Ej CJ N SOU A.L J i= I = A T IONS 2-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County . Alligator Creek Channel "H" Treatment System: Responsible for the successful construction of a new treatment and attenuation system to collect runoff from highly urbanized area of mixed land uses, It is designed to reduce pollutant loads to Alligator Creek, increase natural habitat, and educate the public on pollutant load impacts on the environment. . Recipient of several federal and state grants such as EPA 104 (b)(3) for a watershed management plan, EPA 319(h) for a stormwater retrofit project, and a Florida Environmental Restitution Grant for a storm water retrofit project. . Co-author of "Stormwater and You" curriculum and co-producer of educational signage and other educational materials. . Recipient of two Environmental Excellence Awards for a lake enhancement project and a storm water retrofit project, one Future of the Region Award for a water quality improvement project, one Environmental Excellence certificate for Environmental Education, and an award from the Hillsborough Planning Commission for a stormwater retrofit project. . Public Involvement. Organized and conducted Public Workshops, Public Hearings, Technical Advisory Committee meetings, and multi agency meetings, Responded to neighborhood groups, special interest groups, concerned citizens on various water resource issues, Presentations to regional and local governing bodies for funding requests and status reports, numerous technical/professional presentations with proceedings, public information presentations, Preparation of summary reports, flyers, etc, for general public and public official dissemination, Co-author and producer of a teacher's manual and curriculum on stormwater. Conducted workshops for regional educators on water resources/storm water issues and demonstrated in-situ water quality sampling, Designed educational signs placed at project sites, Conducted scavenger hunts to promote ways to reduce storm water runoff impacts. Field trips to regional projects for USEPAj NRCS, state officials as well as local officials and' 'educators, Assisted a public school with the design and construction of a school-site wetland demonstration project and monitoring program, Assisted with volunteer planting activities, Initiated volunteer water quality monitoring for a project with Lowry Park Zoo, PA~SON:S QUA.l..J;::ICATIONS 2-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I, I I I Source Water Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County Proposed Personnel: Project Role: Years of Experience: Education: Donald Vick Task Manager - GIS Database 9 BS, Geology, State University of West Georgia . GIS Application Specialist, Parsons Engineering Science, Inc" Atlanta, Georgia, Responsible for the collection, development and ac of all related files concerning the Fulton County watershed project. Working with Project Managers to develop work plans for deliverables, Work plans include hours, data needed and source for data, process and final output for client.' Responsible for documentation for entire GIS database structure for Fulton county water-shed project. . GIS Supervisor, KMC Telecom Holdings, Inc., Duluth, Georgia, Automated GIS analysis and output through programming in GIS environment. Managed GIS personnel and data for approximately 42 franchise areas nationwide, . Staff Development/Training Officer, Sr., Georgia Department of Transportation, Chamblee, Georgia, Responsible, for training of technology to personnel (GIS. GPS and other data collection tools), Managed approximately 75% of DOT's data collection activities statewide, Responsible for the development of request for proposals, selection of consultants and project management for data collection transition to automated systems. PA~.s Cl N S CJ. U A L.l r= I C AT I Cl NS 2-5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond Countv Proposed Personnel: Project Role Years of Experience: Education Talal Sadaka, P.E. Source Water Assessment Plan 10 M.S., Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology B.S., Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology . Project manager for storm water pollutant loading estimated in Cobb County, Responsible for developing the GIS database and collection of data and running the Watershed Management Model (WMM) for watershed in the county, Also prepared report for the NPDES stormwater permit program, . Deputy project manager and GID/database task manager for a basin-wide stormwater capital improvement study, Priority Area 1 in Cobb County, Georgia, Responsibilities include developing an inventory of drainage structures in the basins identifying potential flood areas, performing a water quality and pollutant loading assessment of the study area, analysis of creeks flooding, and developing a capital improvement plan to address regional flooding problems identified along major streams and creeks. . Deputy project manager and task manager for Fulton County Johns Greek Watershed Assessment and Watershed Planning, Parsons is conducting this project which includes water quality and biological sampling; hydrologic and water quality modeling, public education and master planning, ' . Deputy project manager for the City of Acworth (Cobb County) Storm water Management Project. Responsibilities include managing a 319 non-point source demonstration grant project and providing general stormwater management services, The non-point source demonstration project included the design of storm water management ponds to reduce bacteria and sediments in stormwater runoff before it reaches Lake Acworth, . Project manager for a stormwater and sanitary sewer relocation project for the Monroe Circle in Atlanta. Responsible for conducting an independent study evaluating current flooding conditions, analysis of the extent to which a proposed shopping center development will impact current conditions, preparation of reports containing findings, recommendations and conclusions, and review and approve all plans pertaining to stormwater and sewer management practices or hydrology associated with the development. . Project manager for surveying the delineated wetlands and other jurisdictional waters of the United States with the boundary of Dobbins Air Reserve Base (DARB) Georgia, Mapped delineated wetlands and other jurisdictional waters, and , boundaries of the 1 DO-year flood zone as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency maps for Cobb County, Georgia, which fall within the DARB boundary, Developed a database and maps of the survey using Intergraph Microstation format. . Task manager for mapping of Air Force Plant 6 (AFP6), Produced a map of the installation using aerial photography and digitized the structural and geographic features to include a three-mile radius around the installation boundaries. This information was provided in an ARC/INFO GIS format. . Supported the Five County Atlanta Area Stormwater and NPDES Permitting Project by developing a land cover database for the Atlanta region; Mapped thousand of stormwater outfalls within the Atlanta area using GIS, PAi=l~ON.s OUA.LI~I=ATION:S 2-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond Countv Proposed Personnel: Project Role: Years of Experience: Education: You-Jen Tsai Susceptibility Analysis 15 Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, University of Florida M.S., Agricultural Engineering, Clemson University . Fulton County Johns Creek Watershed Assessment. Water Quality Modeling Task leader/Principal Modeler, A WQ model (EPA's BASINS) is used to assess the effects of potential watershed management scenarios and future land use on WQ. Furthermore, to evaluate structural and non-structural BMPs for developing comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, . Hydrologic/Hydraulic Evaluation in City of Acworth and Cobb County. Project engineer: to review and interpret hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC) results, The project was initiated to remedy existing conditions for flood protection and water quality improvement. As a result, storm water management infrastructures were designed and proposed to the County for consideration, . Hydrologic Modeling of Lake Jesup in Florida, Project engineer: to develop models for evaluation of hydrologic and water quality conditions, Hydrologic modeling (SWMM) of the lake (approximately 16 mi2), coupled with 2D water quality simulation (WASP) was used to identify critical water quality factors and address water resource of the area, . Peace River Option in Charlotte County, Florida, Project Liaison: to coordinate, address, and resolve issues of both stakeholders and scientific/technical communities, and further to manage consultants' work in regard to permitting, design, and construction, To meet next-decade potable water demand in the four-county region (Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota), with assistance of federal and state agencies funding, the project was to harvest additional Peace River water (11 mgd currently and 26 mgd eventually), while preserving the ecosystem integrity of Charlotte Harbor Estuary, The project expanded water treatment facilities, added storage capacities (aquifer storage recharge, ASR), and layout miles of water main (36" and 42" pipes), Gator Creek Watershed Management Plan in Polk County, Florida, Project Manager: to proilide guidance and direct consultant works and communicate with government officials, The project was to prepare a watershed management plan to protect water resource of the area (Le" water quality, floodplain, wetlands, lake levels) and to achieve levels of service for flood protection, The project included conveyance immediate maintenance, aerial topographic mapping, reconnaissance survey, infrastructure inventory and survey, hydrologic and hydraulic study, and meeting public concerns, Deep Creek Gully Watershed Stormwater Management Plan, DeSoto County, Florida. Project Manager: to provide guidance and direct consultants and communicate with government officials, In anticipation of new development, the County would use this management plan to establish development regulation (Le, code enforcement), to adopt stormwater management level of service, and to mitigate existing flooding problems, The project performed existing condition analysis, floodplain study, and alternative funding analysis to guide capital improvement programs, r:::>AH.5ClNS QUALIFICATIONS 2-7 I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County Proposed Personnel: Project Role: Years of Experience: Education: Elizabeth Perez Public Involvement and Education 3 B.S." Environmental Engineering, University of Florida . Fulton Country Water Resources Management Program: Johns Creek Watershed Assessment. Public Involvement and Education Task Management included coordination of multiple public outreach and education components including workshop/focus group mediation, traveling exhibit preparation, outreach presentations, and design of public education events for adults and children, Also coordinated creation of giveaway items such as brochures, magnets, bookmarks, newsletters, and school curriculum for county-wide distribution, Coordinated and mediated outreach events including stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce, local utilities, homeowner's associations, environmental groups, USEPA's Children's Drinking Water Festival, and elementary, middle, and high schools, Engineering involvement included erosion and flooding site inspection and assessment, database development and management, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and Best Management Practice optimization. . ARCH Education Network and Constructed Wetlands at Chattahoochee High School. Team Coordinator and Public Education Lead of inter-disciplinary technical and education team for extensive education networking and construction of environmental education center, Educational efforts included assessment of existing educational materials, student mentoring coordination, public outreach, curriculum design and implementation, and procurement of funding, Awarded over $30,000 in grants from the Fish & Wildlife Service, EPA Environmental Education, and private agencies. Managed extensive use of internet technology including website with wetlands photolog, GIS demonstration, water quality data, and download-friendly educational materials, Primary design components included constructed wetlands, amphitheater, boardwalk, education stations, and storm water pond with coordination of private engineering firms, Georgia EPD, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, . Drainage Improvements, Treasure Island, Florida, A series of flooding locations were evaluated for flood relief solutions. These solutions were presented to City Commissioners for selection. The final project was designed and permitted using ecological technologies for treatment and discharge into the Gulf of Mexico, Coordinated efforts between the City and regulatory agencies, . Palm Beach International Airport Noise Abatement Project, Palm Beach, Florida. Primary Design Engineer on noise abatement, roadway, and lift station improvements. . South Dunnellon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dunnellon, Florida. Primary Design Engineer for treatment plant upgrades with alternatives involving plant design and force main relocation, . Tennis Courts, Treasure Island, Florida. Environmental and Design Engineer for plans, specifications, permitting, and construction of Stadium Tennis Court Facility for International Play, . Beverly Hills Park Master Plan, Citrus County, Florida. Environmental Engineer for plans, specifications, permitting, and construction, This project entailed development of a 20-acre site which used a series of swales and retention ponds for drainage, Site development included playground, ball fields, and skateboard park, . Cypress Creek Water Distribution Improvements, Tampa, Florida, Primary Staff Engineer for design and permitting of potable water treatment system for Cypress Creek Water Treatment Plant - Tampa Bay Water. Treatment required permitting and design of Chlorine Generation Unit and multiple pumps, . Winston Park Drainage Improvements, Tampa, Florida. Design Engineer for design, permitting, and construction of unique residential drainage using a series of inlets, underdrain, and piping, The design remains unique as one of the only residential areas in Tampa using underdrain for surface water and groundwater management. PAri-SON5 OUALJr=ICATION:S 2-8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County Proposed Personnel: Project Role: Years of Experience: Education: Robert Pitt, PhD, PE Task Manager - Watershed Assessment 29 PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1987 MSCE, Environmental Engineering/Hydraulic Engineering, 1971 BS, Engineering Science, 1970 . Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, . Director, Environmental Health Engineering Ph,D, program, University of Alabama at Birmingham. . Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, . Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, . Dr, Pitt has conducted research for the EPA, Environment Canada, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, states, and local governments concerning the effects, sources, and control of urban runoff for more than 25 years, He has also been involved in a number of projects that have used this research information to develop management plans, stormwater ordinances, and design manuals, He was a member of the technical advisory group for the EPA's Nationwide Urban Runoff Program (NURP), He also prepared the Source Loading and Management Model (SLAMM) and developed the watershed analysis procedures to investigate urban runoff for the priority watershed program of the Wisconsin DNR. These procedures are being used as the basis for state cost-sharing for major runoff control retro-fitting programs, He has also prepared manuals of practice, which contain design procedures and construction specifications for stormwater and erosion control practices and has supervised their construction, PAi=lSClNS au ALl FIC A TIClNS 2-9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County Proposed Personnel: Project Role: Years of Experience: Education: Francis Kung'u, PhD. PE Task Manager-Data Collection 13 PhD, Civil Engineering, 1992 MS, Environmental Engineering, 1990 BS. Civil Engineering, 1986 . Cahaba River Basin Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Jefferson County, Alabama. Design for sewer rehabilitation for drainage basin to remove excess infiltration and inflow and eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, . City of Atlanta Greenway Acquisition Project Atlanta, Georgia Project Manager for the data collection (inventory), assessment, and preparation of a Greenway Acquisition Plan for the City of Atlanta. This project involves the preparation of a Plan to guide the City of Atlanta in the acquisition of properties on stream corridors, The properties acquired will serve one or more of the following functions: prevention or reduction of point or non- point source pollution; protection or improvement of water quality; and protection of ecologically significant or environmentally sensitive habitats on stream corridors, . EPA Urban Watershed Research EPA Urban Watershed Management Branch (UWMB), Edison, New Jersey Project Manager for the provision of technical support to the EPA in the conduct of research, development, and evaluation studies in the area of Wet Weather Flow (WWF) and watershed assessment and management.' . Birmingham Airport Authority, Birmingham, Alabama, Project Manager for preparation of Drainage Maps, Best Management Practice Plan (BMP), Stormwater POlluti,on Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), and stormwater sampling training at the Birmingham Airport. . Sewer Infrastructure Management System (SIMS) Jefferson County, Alabama. Project Director for the planning, collection, and development of data pertaining to manholes, sewer lines, and pump stations, Manholes are located using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and supported with digital images, The SIMS project will coordinate and track sewer services on a county-wide level. . Jefferson County Greenways Project, Jefferson County, Alabama, Project Manager for data collection (inventory). assessment, and preparation of a master plan for the Jefferson County Greenways Project for the acquisition of properties along stream corridors, The properties acquired will serve one or more of the following functions: prevention or reduction of point or non-point source pollution, protection or improvement of water quality, and protection of ecologically significant or environmentally sensitive areas and habitats along stream corridors. P A ~:SCl N S 0. U A 1...1 i= I C AT I Cl N5 2-10 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County Pamela S. Burnett Professional Experience: Title: Senior Water Resources Specialist Ms, Bumen has more fhan 20 years of experience serving as a technical specialist and managerof environmental studies, As a senior water resources specialist with JJ&G, Ms, Bumen has provided consulting services, technical management, and public involvement assistance for projects pertaining to water quality protection, water supply development, wastewater management and regulatory compliance, Ms, Bumen has worked closely with numerous municipal water utilities to develop infrastructure plans which address resource management, capital improvements, financing strategies, permitting and regulatory issues, Ms, Bumen has considerable experience and knowledge in the areas of water conservation, watershed protection, and water quality, Ms, Bumen is highly regarded for her communication skills and collaborative approach to building consensus on difficu~ environmental issues, Yesrs of Experience: 22 Educstion: SA, Geography, University of Minnesota, 1977 MS, Water Resources Management, University of Wisconsin, 1981 Ms, Bumen's experience also includes 5 years as the Managing Principal of a regional office for a large intemational consu~ing firm, In that position, Ms, Bumen had complete responsibility for client service, product quality, and financial commitments, She successfully expanded the productivity and profitability of the business through her program of staff development, client focus, and personal accountability, The following provides examples of Ms, Bumen's experience as a consu~ant: Office Locstion: Atlanta, Georgia Regulatory Advisor Ms, Bumen tracks regulatory developments and trends conceming water resources management issues, and advises clients of the implications to business, operations, residents, etc, She prepares briefings and "white papers" to communicate the potential impacts and suggested responses to regulatory initiatives. Project Development Ms, Bumen provides a leadership role at JJ&G to develop project assignments within the water resources discipline, She has worked with numerous municipal and industrial clients to develop scientific studies, engineering reviews, planning and permitting strategies, presentations and reports, briefings and speeches, Ms, Bumen assists the firm and our clients to develop projects that match JJ&G's technical capabilities with the client's service needs, Project Director ,. Directed planning and engineering studies to prepare a 20.year strategy for providing water supply and wastewater management services for Athens- 'Clarke County, GA, Planning activities addressed projected water demands, and service goals, Engineering activities addressed water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment. The plari addressed infrastructure improvements, financing options, public relations and policy needs, ,. Directed planning and engineering studies for selection of a site for construction of a large water supply reservoir to serve four counties in westem Georgia, Planning studies addressed projected water demands and water conservation goals, Engineering studies included identification of potential reservoir sites, hydrologic evaluation of water supply yield and instream flow requirements, The project included presentations to the public, and assistance with developing informational materials, , Directed study to determine effluent water quality limits for the North Oconee River Water Pollution Control Facility, Athens-Clarke County, GA, Study included effluent and in stream water quality sampling, identffication of toxics, review of facility treatment processes, and determination of a water effect ratio for calculating discharge limits, ,. Managed design and construction administration of several interceptor sewer projects, and water distribution projects for the City of Conyers, GA. ,. Conducted technical and planning studies to develop a watershed protection plan and reservoir operations plan for an off-stream storage water supply reservoir in Monroe, GA. The watershed protection plan addressed procedures for long.term protection of the reservoir water quality, The reservoir operations plan addressed pumping, storage and release operations for optimal use of the supply from the reservoir, , Directing a complex water quality permitting program for site remediation and redevelopment at a former manufacturing site (102 acres) in the "neck area" of Charleston, S.C, Permitting strategies address construction activities affecting sa~water and freshwater marshes, tidal creeks, drainageways, and the Ashley River, Public information and involvement is a key element of the permitting approach, , Directed environmental assessments for numerous industrial and commercial facilities, , Directed Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) at the Former Black Hills Army Depot, in South Dakota, Approximately 2,500 acres of the site are suspected to be contaminated with ordnance-related wastes and chemical surety agents, The work included geophysical investigation, mapping, and identification of remedial options and remediation cost estimates, , Directed RCRA facility investigation at a manufacturing site contaminated with arsenic in soils, ground water and sediments, The investigation has been performed under a USEPA Consent Order, with active involvement of the state environmental agency, The project is enhanced by the use of innovative techniques to manage and control the environmental, public, and financial complexities, The project required extensive coordination and communication with the community, , Project Advisor/Lead Investigator. Provided technical advise to Columbus-Muscogee County, GA and other municipalities regarding major inter-state water use conflict in the Apalachicola-Chanahoochee-Flint River Basin, Represented municipal water utilities in the State and Federal process to define issues and technical studies needed to resolve water management conflicts, ,. Provided project oversight for a study of potential water supply storage sites for the Atlanta Regional Planning Commission, The study was to identify feasible construction options for off.stream storage of water pumped from the Chanahoochee River to provide additional water supply for the Atlanta Metro area, PAQSON5 QUALIFICATIONS 2-11 I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County 2.3 Experience The projects described in this section highlight representative examples of water resource management projects performed by The Parsons Team, As noted, this experience includes watershed characterization, watershed modeling, watershed management, database management. It also encompasses outreach efforts necessary for maintaining public support through all phases of a comprehensive water resources management. I Project Summary Watershed Assessmenl I Services Provided Growth required expanded system capacity Comprehensive watershed assessment and modeling Management Plan linked to future land use TMDUNPDES support for plant expansion Major Issues Three major stream geomorphology regimes, Assessment protocol has been adapted to fit each regime, Client Reference I Project Cost & Date Mr, H, E, (Gene) Holcomb, Executive Director Macon Water Authority (912) 750-4444 Completion Date: December 2000 I I Project Summary Watershed Assessment Source Water Assessment I Services Provided Growth required expanded system capacity Comprehensive watershed assessment and modeling Management Plan linked to future land use TMDUNPDES support for plant expansion Source Water protection objectives linked with watershed assessment Major Issues Assessing non-point source water quality impact in rapidly developing suburban county Client Reference IProject Cost & Date Wendall Dawson, Chairman, Board of Commissioners Oconee County Board of Commissioners (706) 769-3900 Completion Date: October 2000 I I Project Summary This study assessed the potential impacts on the aquatic biota from water withdrawals on the Middle Prong of the lillie Pigeon River in Sevierville, Tennesee, I 'I I I I I I Services Provided Water withdrawal permitting Growth required expanded withdrawal capacity Concerns with minimum in-stream flows Hydraulic modeling and biological studies First IFIM study in Tennessee to support municipal water supply Major Issues Potential impacts were assessed by quantifying useable habitat of targeted fish species. All Physical data was collected, and micro-habitat parameters were analyzed, Suitability curves were developed, and target species were selected, Client Reference I Project Cost & Date Mr, Pete Lamon, General Manager Mr. Sevierville Water Systems (615) 453-5522 Completion Date: Fall 1995 i=lA~-SClN.s OUAL1F1CA TION5 2-12 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Fulton County Johns Creek Service Area Watershed Management Plan Mr. Nick Ammons Fulton County. Protect Manager 141 Pryor Street. ~ Suite 600 1 Atlanta, GA 30303 let (404) 730-7549 Jan. 1999 - August 2000 Fee: $2.7 mllDon Project Highlights . Public involvement and education . Water quality assessment . Implementing BMPs . Watershed management planning . Watershed management planning . Stormwater master planning . T rainingl'NOrkshops . Data collection . Water quality monitoring . Biological monitoring . HydrologiClhydraulic modeling . Water quality modeling . NPDES permitting . GIS databases and mapping . Feasibility of funding options . Inventory of storm sewer system Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond Countv Parsons ES was retained by Fulton County to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing conditions in the watershed and to develop a watershed management plan that addresses water quality, flooding problems, and NPDES permitting requirements, The project involves data collection and sampling, public involvement and education, water quality and hydraulic modeling and developing a practical plan that can be successfully implemented, A sophisticated inventory of the storm sewer system is being developed by utilizing state-of-the-art technology. A comprehensive database format was developed in the GIS and the attributes of the storm sewer system collected using GPS equipment and laptop computers in the field to reduce the amount of labor required in the office to process the field data, This information will be used for future maintenance of the system and for modeling the watershed, A comprehensive sampling program was conducted utilizing "clean sampling" technologies to evaluate the status of the watershed's streams with regard to water quality and biological standards. H&H and wa modeling were performed, Parsons used both SWMM and HEC models for water quantity and the BASINS Model for simulating the water quality conditions in the watersheds, This information will be useful in producing a management plan that provides for continued economic growth while preventing additional degradation of water quality in the streams. Parsons ES is also performing an analysis of the feasibility of funding options that might be available to Fulton County in the implementation of the capital improvement recommendations produced in the Plan, The purpose of the analysis is to list in detail the steps necessary to develop and implement different funding mechanisms, such as a Storm Water Utility, and to identify costs associated with each step, Parsons is preparing a detailed work plan that provides for the development and implementation of a funding mechanism, The plan will address, among other things, the determination of a storm water management program, rate methodology, collection mechanics, data collection, billing system development, pro forma rates and a public information strategy, '-, --------- ~ '-' \ PA~.sClNS OUAl..li=ICATIClNS 2-13 I I I I I I Cobb CountY Basin Wide Stormwater Capital Improvement Studies, Priority Area 2 Mr. 811 Higgins, P.E. 680 South Cobb Drive, 8li1dilg 3 MarIetta, GA 30060 Tel: Q70)419-6434 FAX: Q70) 419-6444 Completed: Fee: $ Project Highlights . Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to determine Hood levels and identify problem areas . An inventory of drainage facilities and stormwater outfalls . Creek inspections to identify erosion and flood threats . Master planning to identify structural and nonstructural alternatives for flood control and water quality protection . Identification of floodplain property to be acquired . Definition and comparison of alternate basin wide stormwater Capital Improvement Projects . Formulation of a Recommended Improvement Watershed Plan for each waterShed . Water quality and pollutant loading assessment . Stream inspections to identify erosion and Hood threats . NPDES permitting . Data collection and GIS database . Assign buffer size based on drainage area . Public involvement and education I I I I I I I I I I I I I Saurce Water Assessment far Auausta-Richmand County Parsons Engineering Science (Parsons ES) was retained by Cobb County to develop Basin Wide Storm water Capital Improvement Studies for Priority Area 2 in Cobb County, Georgia, The objectives of the Cobb County Stormwater Division wer~ to identify and address as many existing storm water management problems as pOSSible and to provide measures to offset water quality and flooding effects related to future urbanization, As part of the Priority Area 2 study, Parsons ES assisted the County with their NPDES permitting by estimating the pollutant loadings for the entire county using a spreadsheet model. Parsons ES performed a water quality and pollutant loading assessment of Cobb County with the goal of determining annual pollutant loadings of biochemical and chemical oxygen demand, total and dissolved suspended solids, total and dissolved phosphorus, total kjeldahl and nitrate nitrogen, and select heavy metal constituents to the major waterbodies of concern within the watersheds, This assessment addresses loadings for both the existing land use conditions within the basin and projected future land use conditions, Parsons ES developed loading rates from nonpoint source pollutant concentrations (EMCs) based on literature values from NPDES permits for the Atlanta Region using the spreadsheet modeling approach, The Priority Area 2 studies investigated, addressed, and raised public awareness of urban stream water quality and stormwater quantity and accurately reflected the community's goals for water resources in the basins, ... ... ,1" ....~ P A i=l.5ClNS Q WALl;= I C A TI 0 N.5 2-14 I I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I ;... \.." \~ L ,S "1 :J Source Water Assessment Plan for Auausta-Richmond County ~- ~~~~~r~~; (l.{(.).~'l.,\ ~ 3.1 Project Management Controls The Project Management Task includes those activities involved with the detailed planning and subsequent monitoring and control of the project. Through effective project management, Parsons will provide: 1) a detailed project management plan based on the communicated needs of Augusta- Richmond County Utilities Department (AUD); 2) communication with appropriate AUD personnel through coordination meetings, monthly reporting, frequent and documented discussions; and 3) project and resource planning and control to assure compliance with budgets and schedules, . Program Team, Effective coordination and communication between the AUD and other consultants performing similar services in adjacent service areas is essential for the success of this project. To facilitate this communication and coordination, we will help charter a Program Team, . Project Management Plan. Our Team will prepare a detailed project management work plan that will form the basis for planning, scheduling and organizing work tasks; budgeting and allocating resources; communicating with the AUD, regulatory agencies and other consultants; and establishing milestone deliverables, This work plan provides the framework for the AUD and Parsons ES to work together as a team, SECTION 3 Project Delivery 3.2 Key Staff Availability Table 3-1 delineates the availability of key personnel proposed for this project. "' Table 3-1 Key Personnel, Project Role, Availability, and Schedule , ,Name .'. Task Schedule - , 9 Month Timeframe Month 1-3 Month 4-6 Month 7-9 Month 10-12 William Mortella, P ,E, Project Management 50% Elizabeth Perez, E,I.T Public Involvement 40% Francis Kung'u Ph.D., P.E, Data Collection (potential 40% pollution sources) Don Vick GIS Management 30% Robert Pitt, Ph.D., P.E. Susceptibility Analysis 30% JoAnn Macrina, P,E, Source Water 40% Assessment Plan 9 MONTHS 9 MONTHS 6 MONTHS - ~,IJ[tJ/U:1; I ~1'['I~lIa.. ~IT,{mll:J.. 3.3. Background The Augusta-Richmond County Source Water Assessment will provide an assessment of potential pollution sources and integrate the goals of other water quality and enhancement programs. This project will provide a scientific and engineering analysis of factors affecting water quality in the Augusta-Richmond County service area while providing a forum for public involvement and education, A Source Water Protection Plan considers the hydrological, water quality, and ecological factors due to potential pollution sources, receiving water bodies, and connected habitat. As changes in land use occur, the function and quality of water resources in the watershed change. Stressors are placed on the natural resources through the alteration of one or more environmental factors. Depending upon the extent of the alteration, the result can be the degradation of water quality and loss of habitat. ;:>...'\P.$Of\JS T=.AM ~~C:L.J:=J !:l:L1V=:='lY 3-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Partnersryip Plan will include the following components, . Identification of stakeholders . Establishment and support of a core committee . State, regional, and federal agency coordination . Partnership meetings . Consensus of the Watershed Management Plan Source Water Assessment Plan for Auausta-Richmond Countv Both EPA and GAEPD have numerous and overlapping ,requirements for the approval of a Source Water Protection Plan, Protection of public water supplies from contamination and prevention of future degradation is the framework of the Plan, According to GAEPD, the basic elements involved in proposing a Source Water Protection Plan include: . Delineate the source water assessment and protection areas, . Inve8tory potential contaminants within the delineated area, . Determine water source susceptibility to potential contaminants. To successfully develop a Source Water Protection Plan, and have it well received by the stakeholders; the following steps for planning and implementation can be used: . Building a project team and public support; . Defining the objectives; . Assessment; defining existing condition and identifying problems; and . Strategies - formulating and prioritizing alternatives, The information required for a Source Water Protection Plan can be gathered through the following tasks (per GAEPD). These tasks include both assessment and protection activities, 3.4 General Approach The Augusta-Richmond County Central Savannah River Source Water Assessment will require coordination with a number of agencies and groups and building consensus with these groups regarding key issues, Essential elements of the Source Water Assessment Protection Plan are highlighted on the following page, Task A - Public Education and Participation People most affected by management decisions should have an opportunity to be involved in the decision-making process, Parsons Team will develop a Partnership Plan in consultation with the AUD that will initiate communications between stakeholders and government agency representatives, It is important to get citizens and interested parties involved early in the process. The Partnership Plan will have five objectives, 1. Input: Stakeholders and elected and appointed officials will be asked to share their knowledge and perceptions of the watershed's resources, 2. Education: Stakeholders will be educated on their relationship to the source water and its encompassing ecosystem, 3. Gain support: Public acceptance can deter or accelerate Source Water Protection Plan implementation. Building trust and credibility can garner support in several ways, 4. Ownership and sustainability: Once the above three objectives are met, a permanent shift in behavior and practices can be achieved and stakeholders will continue to be motivated to protect what is theirs. 5. Coordination: Parsons will coordinate on a regular basis with the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Depa,rtment of Natural Resources and other relevant state and regional agencies, 6. Meetings: Periodic meetings will be held and facilitated to transfer information and achieve group consensus, It is recommended that meetings be alternated with periodic field trips to gain direct connection to and an understanding of the source water's features. This can promote better relationships between stakeholders and local government staff, Internet !=lAqSON.S T::AM !=l/=lO..J.=Cl' O=l..lV=~Y 3-2 I I I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I Saurce Water Assessment Plan far AUQusta-Richmand Cauntv Posting: Parsons staff will work with the AUD staff in posting the plan's information on a web site. Stakeholders will include, but not be limited to, citizens, interest groups, businesses, local governments, and state, regional, and federal agencies, B. Task Force A Task Force will be established to provide direction and decision-making duties on critical issues, The Task Force will consist of members from the participating counties and water system owners, municipalities, US EPA, special interest groups and other identified stakeholders, Parsons will provide support to the Task Force required for this project under the direction of the AUD, Involvement will include, but is not limited to: . Presentations for meetings. . Meeting mailings, agenda, and minutes. . Support for task force members, . Display materials for meetings. Task Force Coordination Participation by stakeholders gives an active voice in resource management to the people who depend upon the area resources for their recreation, health, and overall quality of life, Parsons will coordinate and work closely throughout the project with the Task Force under AUD;'s direction, Task Force members should attend all status/progress meetings, establish objectives and strategies, give technical guidance on critical issues, assist with problem identification, and review the assessment and SWAPP, Task Force Communication Parsons will prepare a Task Force Internal Communication Plan with input from all participants, The Intemal Communication Plan will outline the lines of communication and review and approval procedures for delivery and distribution of information, A protocol will be set up for communication between Parsons, AUD, and the Task Force, Timeliness, accuracy, and presentation will be considered paramount in our efforts to meet the project needs, Parsons has completed numerous projects that have integrated the talents and information of an interdisciplinary team to meet multiple project objectives, Intergovernmental Coordination Local government staff, are essential to the evaluation of the watershed conditions and to, implementation measures due to their land use authority and jurisdictional familiarity. The hydrologically-defined geographic areas encourage multi-jurisdictional as well as multi-disciplinary partnerships to solve watershed problems. Besides eliminating duplication of effort, joining forces can mean combining limited funds and staff to address the most critical needs, Parsons will assist the team in identifying mutual water management issues that will be addressed as part of the recommendations. Regulatory Agency Coordination State agencies from Georgia (GaEPD) and South Carolina must be part of the coordination effort, as well, to ensure compliance and approval of the SWAPP, Parsons has successfully worked with numerous regulatory agencies to achieve approval on planning documents and permits, Also, Parsons will use existing agencies and forums, such as PA~.sON~ TE:,Af';~ !=li=lO..J-==!" OE:L.1VE:;:lY 3-3 I I I Literature Review Potential Contaminants I, .' Water Quality 305(b) Report . NPDES Stormwater Program . Land Application Systems I, · 'Mines . Landfills (permitted and abandoned) I, · Air discharges . Hazardous Waste Sites . SARA LisVTRI !I . Transportation Corridor . Local Watershed Assessments . EPD River Basin Management I Plans , . Other documents as deemed appropriate by EPA, GAEPD, I and AUD I I I' I. I I I I I I Source Water Assessment Plan for AUQusta-Richmond County Georgia's River Basin Management Plan's public participation effort, to get the message out, such as the economics of water supply protection, which should be clearly communicated, Task C. . Potential Sources of Contaminants 1. Delineation of Surface Water Intake Drainage Areas Parsons will assist the AUD and the Task Force in obtaining and developing any needed GIS data for this assessment, including delineation of surface water intake drainage areas, Parsons will delineate contributing watersheds and inventory potential a~d significant sources of contaminants within those watersheds. Both EPA and EPD recognize the need to delineate smaller watersheds for smaller assessment areas, The Assessment Area Delineation Methodology (Minimum Requirement) to be used is time of travel (TOT), as specified by EPD, 2. GIS Database The GIS and database development for this project will consist of three major tasks, The first task is to compile existing data from the AUD, EPA, and other sources, for example, USGS Digital Elevation Models. The second task will be to create a landuse coverage with remotely sensed data, existing and local data, and NWI information. The third task is to insure integration of other tasks with the GIS database, Data integrity is vital in GIS development and when there are multitude of sources for this data, quality control is imperative, Therefore, data incorporation is the first aspect of building a GIS that Parsons GIS team takes on in any project. Parsons is an ESRI Business Partner and is proficient with ESRI products, With this in mind, Parsons is able to take most any data format and incorporate it into an ESRI format, ensure data integrity and final output standards are met. Parsons will produce a map in Arc View containing significant geographic features such as jurisdictional boundaries, major roads, public water systems, railroads, streams, and other features required by GAEPD and requested by the Task Force, All mapping conventions determined by the AUD and the Task Force will be followed, Satellite imagery may be advantageous for this watershed. Deliverables will include the electronic project files and ArcView 3,1 compatible GIS coverages, and four paper, color copies of any coverage. 3. Identification of Potential Contaminants Parsons will compile and organize a preliminary list of potential contaminants for each drinking water intake catchment area and inventory data sources, Parsons will thoroughly review potential contaminants through both a literature review and water quality sampling. Parsons will use the most recent EPD list for potential pollution and contaminant sources to assess the Lake Allatoona source water service area, According to EPD, data from past 305b, 303d reports can be' used for source water assess'ments. The preliminary data review will identify if additional water quality sampling, monitoring, and assessment are necessary to establish existing conditions and real or potential pollution sources, Potential threats to.a water supply can be identified through anticipated future changes within the watershed, The evaluation of future land development activities involves the study of local government comprehensive plans and associated land development regulations. Land development projects such as major new roads, power plant siting and expansions, wastewater treatment plants, and other major infrastructure proposals should be evaluated and included in the plan and plan updates. Parsons will review previous data, and implement the following to meet requirements for the SWAPP: ;::> A ~:.;; 0 NE T =~Af\ti ~ ~:::l..J .= =T Cl.= L I V'.= ;:::! y 3-4 I I I' I I. I I I I I I I 'I I I ',I I I I Source Water Assessment Plan for Auausta-Richmond Countv . Cryptosporidium Sampling Due to growing concern of cryptosporidium contamination in surface waters, Parsons proposes to sample for this parameter as part of the SWAP, . Sample Data from Domestic Wastewater Watershed Assessments EPD recommends that source water systems monitor BOD, COD, TSS, TP, DP, N02-N03- N, TKN, lead, copper, zinc, cadmium, fecal coliform, and pH as a baseline for water quality during assessments concurrent with the SWAP, Parsons will complete 'sampling and analysis as part of this proposal to meet both EPD requirements, as well as the needs of the AUD Team, . Parsons will sample and investigate parameters deemed appropriate by the project Task Force. Parsons will furnish AUD with both existing data sources and potential pollution source data as a final deliverable for the SWAP. Parsons will present the results to the Task Force, Also, data will be made available in both hard copy and GIS for AUD's use after project completion, Close coordination with monitoring of pollutants with the Watershed Assessment project is essential on this project. Task D- Susceptibility Analysis Parsons will use the GAEPD guidelines to complete this determination, This guidance is provided in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division's Source Water Assessment and Protection Implementation Plan for Public Drinking Water Sources, Significant point sources, other potential point sources, and nonpoint sources will be identified according to EPD protocol. Parsons will use a spreadsheet model to estimate pollutant loading, Task Force input will also shape this phase of the project. Task E- Source Water Assessment Protection Plan (SWAPP) A source water assessment is intended to provide a comprehensive evaluation of conditions and trends in the entire watershed, The Source Water Protection Plan is the culmination of all tasks involved in the assessment of chemical, physical, and biological indicators of ecological health of the water supply system, The assessment leads directly to implementable measures to improve water quality, natural habitat, and biological conditions according to technically-sound target conditions, A Source Water Protection Plan is a tool for the AUD to efficiently and effectively budget dollars to ensure continued drinking water quality, 1. Small Water Supply Watershed Parsons will develop a specific plan for "small water supply watersheds" for those watersheds less than 100 square miles) that addresses total impervious surfaces and structural measure'to insure the plan meets GAEPD's environmental planning criteria for water supply watersheds. 2. Summary Report Parsons will prepare - the draft report summarizing methodology and findings of the SWAP. Included in this report will be public comments and responses developed as a result. Parsons has successfully created implementation plans resulting from Source Water Protection Plans, Alternatives and funding are two areas that may want to be explored at the close of the SWAP project. PAi=l-SONS 1=_A1'..~ ?i=lO..JcCT Cl:l..JVc.=lY 3-5 I I I I I,' 'I ~I I I I I I I I I- I I '\ I I' Source Water Assessment Plan for AU.C1usta-Richmond County Table 3-2 I" , TASKI '" EPD SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT_' , - C!IIDTIIC!II' Assessment Define study Permitting water withdrawals area Water conservation planning River corridor protection Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Define Permitting water withdrawals protection Water conservation planning area River corridor protection Wetland protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reservoirs GIS mapping Permitting water withdrawals River corridor protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Chemical Public drinking water permitting requirements monitoring Surface water assessment River corridor protection Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Physical Public drinking water permitting requirements (habitat) Surface water assessment monitoring River corridor protection Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Biological Public drinking water permitting requirements monitoring Surface water assessment River corridor protection Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reservoirs Cryptosporid Surface water assessment ium testina Inventory Permitting water withdrawals pollution River corridor protection sources Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reservoirs Identify Surface water assessment stream Permitting water withdrawals impairments River corridor protection Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Identify Surface water assessment potential Permitting water withdrawals threats River corridor protection Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Identify Surface water assessment issues/prob Permitting water withdrawals lems Water conservation planning River corridor protection Wetland protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs TASK I EPD WATERSHED PLANNING ELEMENT ' SUBTASK : - Protection Recommend Surface water assessment solutions Permitting water withdrawals Water conservation planning Classifying and permitting of a dam River corridor protection Wetland protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinkina water watersheds and reservoirs Land use Surface water assessment zoning and Permitting water withdrawals mapping Strategy for interim groundwater withdrawals Water conservation planning Classifying and permitting of a dam River corridor protection Wetland protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reservoirs Existing and Surface water assessment future land Permitting water withdrawals use Strategy for interim groundwater withdrawals Water conservation planning Classifying and permitting of a dam River corridor protection Wetland protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reservoirs Public Permitting water withdrawals distribution Strategy for interim groundwater withdrawals of plan Water conservation planning River corridor protection Wetland protection Flood criteria for drinking water system Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reservoirs Plan for River corridor protection future Wetland protection updates of ' Criteria for drinking water watersheds and reServoirs assessment Develop Surface water assessment reporting Strategy for interim groundwater withdrawals mechanism Water conservation planning to EPD Classifying and permitting of a dam River corridor protection Wetland orotection PAP'-SOI',JS T=.AJ'/j Pi=lO..J==i O=!-IV=~Y 3-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I Source Water Assessment for Auqusta-Richmond County , c. us.,.. ?- ~'0 ,d'~ , .'_.-:1 _.~ _.... ~. .._u I ......... 4. 1 Schedule and Cost . 17:,,, G€nRc....\ :-. The schedule and cost of the Source Water Assessment is dependent upon the effort put forth on the forthcoming Watershed Assessment project by the AUD. The development of the SWAPP should be coordinated with the Watershed Assessment on many of the tasks involved. The sampling and analysis, for example, should be coordinated to determine the ,correct parameters, detection limits, and other protocol. The GIS database and data collection efforts can be streamlined for this effort based upon the other. The Public Involvement effort can be coordinated and streamlined, as well. SECTION 4 Other Relevant Information 4.2 Public Involvement Examples The first step in the progression of a public involvement program is "informing the public." This can be accomplished using a variety of methods such as utility bill inserts mailed to citizens, or flyers given to specific stakeholders, or through Public Service Announcements, A newsletter can be produced for the long-term on an intermittent basis as the project team continues through the implementation phase, One critical step that must be performed at the initial phase of the project, is gathering input from stakeholders, or citizens, businesses, special interest groups, and public officials, 1. Information Transfer Good public relations are critical to the success of this project. The community should be made aware of the multi-agency effort and source water protection issues, In general, large public meetings are not successful in getting the message out. Other methods of information transfer have demonstrated more success such as focus groups, community advisory committees, and community meetings, 2. Involve the Public Some public involvement tools include: . A "Public Friendly" SWAP Report: Parsons will assist AUD in the development of a "Public" Version of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Plan, This version will present technical data in "layman" terms, Appropriate sections will be included in a,simplified and summarized form for easier information transfer" This final document will be public-friendly and available via the web. Parsons will assist AUD in public distribution of these documents. . SWAP Reports for each Drinking Water Intake: Parsons will compose the draft SWAP report in collaboration with AUD Newsletter-Parsons can assist with the production and circulation of a project newsletter to stakeholders, This newsletter can meet AUD's needs for encouraging a thorough public review of the SWAP while providing valuable education on water resource issues. . Utility Bill Inserts: Parsons can produce bill inserts that may include the assessment report, results, or to announce the availability of the assessment. . Speakers Bureau: Parsons will assist with presentations, as needed, to promote the assessment. Additionally, Parsons can produce "canned presentations" for AUD's use, CCRs . Inform customers of the source of their drinking water. Provide a summary of contaminants at highest concentrations, . Compare the maximum detected level with the maximum contaminant level. . Inform the public how to obtain further information, PA~SONS · OTHEJ:1 INFOl=iMAT10N 4-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for Auausta-Richmond County . Media Releases: Parsons will assist AUD with any press releases required during the project. . Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs): Parsons will create and distribute GCR Reports with findings of the SWAP in collaboration with the AUD, The CCR approach allows consumers to make informed choices regarding water, . Display Materials: Parsons will create various display materials for public use, . Giveaway items: Parsons can produce giveaway items for distribution to stakeholders to inform them of the findings of the SWAP and further water resources education in the region. . Displays and Exhibits. Parsons has produced colorful, exciting, and durable exhibits that can be used for various audiences, 3. Gather Input Parsons will assist the AUD in obtaining input from stakeholder groups, Parsons has been successful in using several methods in previous similar studies. . Public Forum Meetings: Parsons can assist AUD in holding successful public forum meetings and networking the SWAP to stakeholders, Parsons will furnish a stakeholder list as a final deliverable to AUD. . Two-Part Cards can be prepared and mailed out to get comments from stakeholders, 4. Education . Public and in-school education are the continuing, underlying support elements that ensure the public understanding and involvement needed for the continued success of this effort, In other words, education can produce short-term and long-term results. . Parsons has experienced successful outreach to students and the general public by using the "Enviroscape" tool produced by the Terrene Institute, This can be purchased through the project and used at numerous events, and submitted as a final deliverable, 5. Enlist Parsons has completed a number of projects that required public support for success. Some successful community outreach tools, Parsons has used include: . The ARCH Education Network for Fulton County: This demonstration project includes constructed wetlands, amphitheater, and environmental education center, Also included is an extensive educational effort between Chattahoochee High School Students and Parsons ES. This project has been awarded over $30,000 from EPA, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and Georgia Conservancy for educational efforts. Other partners include the Georgia EPD and Georgia Institute of Technology. . Educational Events: Parsons has created and organized a number of educational events to enlist public support for various programs, Some events include. River Cleanups, Community Presentations, Watershed Fairs, and Workshops, , . Children's Events: Parsons ES is dedicated to supplying our clients with quality materials for environmental education, Some previous outreach, materials include bookmarks, magnets, and school curriculums. Parsons has also participated in events such as EPA's Children's Drinking Water PAi=lSONS -t::lTH:H INJ=OHMATJON 4-2 I I I I I I Source Water Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County Festival with specially designed games to raise awareness and enlist support for client programs; 4.3 Task Force Parsons has recently retained a new employee who will head up the Task Force coordination, Kevin Johns, AICP, is now the Southeast Director of Planning for Parsons, A synopsis of his experience is shown below. Prior Experience: Executive Vice President, Economic Development & Planning for Cherokee County Education: SA Case Western Reserve University. Urban Environmental Studies I I I I I I I I I I I I I Awards: Mr, Johns has receivedfour National Community Development Public Private Partnerships Awards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He was also awarded two Georgia Planning Association A wards. Mr. Johns is the former Director of Economic Development and Planning for the City of Roswell, GA and served as the Executive Director of the Community Design Center oj Atlanta, GA. Mr. Johns is serving as the principal planner for the development of the General Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statementfor the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, being conducted under contract to the National Park Service. Mr. Johns is leading planning efforts to develop a comprehensive plan for all units of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. Tasks under his leadership to be completed include facilitation of the public participation/involvement program, definition of the Park purpose, significance and mission, identification of Park prescriptions and needs, and determining a range of prescriptions for the Park. 4.4 Communication Plan A Communication Plan will be developed to describe lines of communication throughout the project period. The purpose of the plan will be to guide internal and external communication, target specific audiences, and define "message points." The plan will help expedite and facilitate communication between County staff, the Parsons Team, and identified stakeholders. PAJ:lSONS . OTHE~ INFO~MAT10N 4-3