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July 11. 2000
Geri A. Sams
The Augusla-Richmond Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
.-\ugusla. G A 30911
Subject:
RFQ ITEM #00-084 Request for Qualifications from experienced firms to
perform a c~untywide watershed assessment for Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department
Dear Geri A. Sams:
Improving water quality. reducing flooding, and providing adequate water supplies
and wastewater treatment capabilities while Augusta-Richmond County continues to
develop functionally. and economically can be a daunting task. Assessing both point and
non-point stressors on receiving streams and developing a plan to deal with the long-term
effects of non-point source pollution in ail efficient and cost effective manner, can.
determine the difference between economic development and community growth or
economic stagnation. Parsons Engineering Science (Parsons ES) understands this critical
relationship. and is well aware of the importance which must be placed upon retaining the
right team of experts to help Augusta-Richmond County perform reliable Watershed
Assessments and Management Planning.
Based on several key issues conveyed to us in your Request for Qualifications
(RFQ), we have assembled a world class team of experts on watershed characterization,
watershed modeling, watershed management and planning, water quality engineering
control systems. geographical information' systems (GIS), and public
education/information. Qualifications of our team, along with relevant experience and
other pertinent information, is included in the following materials, organized in
accordance with your RFQ requirements. Our selection of team members was
determined by their relevant experience with similar projects, availability, and their
demonstrated record of successful projects in Georgia. This was done in order to provide
you with the most practical, efficient, cost effective solution to your watershed
assessment and planning needs.
Highlights of our proposaJ include:
Meets the Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) need to obtain permits for water
wiihdrawal and increased wastewater treatment capacity: Parsons ES along with our
teaming partners, Jordan, Jones, & Goulding, Inc. (JJ&G) and US Infrastructure (USI),
provide Augusta-Richmond County with aunique blend of local knowledge and
understanding supported by the recognized experts in water quality modeling. This
combination of resources assures development of an accurate model delivered on time to
allow Augusta- Richmond County to proceed with confidence on the planning and design
of new and upgraded water and wastewater treatment facilities. The benefits to Augusta-
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Geri A Sams
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Richmond County: Minimizes the potentialfor costly and time consuming re-
engineering of future wastewater treatment upgrades.
A vailability of local Georgia staff that have worked on multiple water resource
projects together: Our team h'as 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. Local staff ensures that our team has the knowledge and understanding required
to address EPD and AUD requirements in the most cost effective method possible TlJ.e
benefits to Augusta-Richmond County: Local staff ensures that our team has the
knowledge and understanding required to address EPD and AUD requirements in the
most cost effective method possible. ..
Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate multi-stakeholder groups with
cross- governmental jurisdictional responsibilities: Our team fully understands the
unique issues related to a watershed assessment 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
AUD staff. The benefits to Augusta-Richmond County: A plan that addresses your
needs and is supported by the residents of Augusta-Richmond County.
Our Team is committed to successfully completing this project for the benefitof
Augusta-Richmond County and the local economy. To that end, I will ensure that all the
resources and capabilities of Parsons ES are available to perform Watershed Assessments
and Management Planning for Augusta-Richmond'County. For questions, information
requests, or communications regarding this response, please contact Bijoy Ghosh at 770-
446-4900. We look forward to your favorable review of our enclosed qualifications.
Sincerely,
P ARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE, INe.
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Section 1 Descr.iption of Firms
Section 2 Qualifications
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Section 4 Other Relevant Information
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SECTION 1
Description
of Firms
Parsons. JJ&G and USloffer
Augusta-Richmond County
unequalled experience in the
characterization. water quality.
hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
permitting. watershed
management. and BMP
implementation/or 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 0/ Augusta-
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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 watershed
assessment services for
Augusta-Richmond County.
There are at le'ast 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 issues, and 3) the team brings together a solid working relationship on
watershed assessments in the state of Georgia.
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1.1 Parsons Engineering Science, Inc.
5390 Triangle Parkway, Suite 100
Norcross, G.eorgia, 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 Watershed Assessment Manual for U.S. EPA.
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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 watershed assessment, planning and
management. JJ&G has been involved with watershed assessment and permitting
projects throughout Georgia, including Gwinnett County, Oconee County and
Douglasville-Douglas County. JJ&G has also assisted Fultor] County administer
watershed 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
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 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 consistently 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
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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.
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1.3 USlnfrastructure, Inc.
"1000Mansell Exchange West; Suite 220
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Phone: 770-640-6652
Fax: 770-640-8446
E-mail: kunguf@usinfrastructure.com
USlnfrastructure, Inc. (USI) is a 6 year old 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, watershed assessment andgreenways 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 cap.abilities. 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
weare 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 s'uccessful similar projects in watershed 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.
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.
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SECTION 2
Qualifications
The Parsons Team organization
promotes effective coordination
and communication with Augusta-
Richmond County. The
organizational structure fosters
effective and efficient project
management to ensure
compatibility with the County's
project goals and objectives.
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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 JoAnn Macrina, 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. Our proposed organization for this project is depicted in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Organization Chart
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2.2 Key Responsibilities and Relevant Experience
The key team members have over 150 years of watershed management and
assessment experience. The team of Parsons, JJ&G, and USI provides all the
disciplines necessary to complete the Watershed 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.
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 staH, clearly demonstrates our team's experience in related
watershed management projects.
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Proposed Personnel:
Project Role:
Years of Experience:
Education:
JoAnn J. Macrina, P.E.
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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 biologica-I 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 en~ompassing approximately 1,200 square miles. The Plan
was based on the assessment of existing cond.itions 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
4,000-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 Restoratfon: 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.
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. 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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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 storm water. 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 USEPA, 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.
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Steven D. ~ach, Ph.D.
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Ph.D., Botany, University of Michigan
M.S., Botany, University of Michigan
, B.S., Biology, University of Michigan
. Fulton County Johns Creek Watershed Assessment: Serving as task coordinator for watershed characterization for one
of three major watersheds. Responsible for coordination of schedule and technical scope of work for water quality and
biological sampling completed by two subcontractors .and Parsons' staff. Review, edit and prepare sections of the
characterization task work plan, and water quality and biological monitoring plans. Participate in project planning meetings
with other team members. Conduct technical oversight of field sampling of 8 stations. Directly responsible for conducting
separate wetland mapping study of Johns Creek watershed as part of characterization effort.
. Rockdale CountySnapping Shoals Diversion Wetland Restoration project: Task Manager for wetland restoration project in
Conyers, Georgia area as part of a Section 404 permit action. Responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team to restore
approximately 16 acres of bottomland hardwood forest wetland at two sites. Developing innovative methods of wetland
restoration in conjunction with the staff members from the University of Georgia School of Forest Resources.
. Senior biologist on the Section 404 permit for the Haig Mill Dam reservoir projects, Dalton, Georgia. Conducted a detailed
alternatives reservoir site assessment, which was a key factor in obtaining the Section 404 permit. In addition, conducted front-
end conceptual wetland mitigation studies at the 200-acre Spring Creek site, as well as successful agency coordination
activities to gain approval from the USACE, Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA, and the GaEPD.
. Senior biologist on the Section 404 permit for the River Road Off-Stream Reservoir project, Dalton, Georgia. Conducted
detailed studies of temperature effects on endangered mussels and fish in the Conasauga River, as well as temperature profile
studies in the existing Conasauga Reservoir. These studies were conducted in order to assess the potential effects of water
. withdrawal on these endangered species. Coordinate with review agencies on scope of studies.
. Hired by ARC to provide a NEPA consistency review of the Tri-State Water Allocation EISs. The results of the review were
presented to the ARC water managers committee on two separate occasions. Parsons received high praise from ARC on the
quality of the information we provided on this project.. This experience base would be of value to the City of Carrolton because
these issues will also apply to linking of the Tri-State EISs to the Whooping Creek reservoir project Section 404 EIS.
. Currently assisting Gwinnett and Dekalb C.ounties in the Section 404 permit coordination and associated environmental
studies associated with two raw water intake and supply projects in Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River. Assisting
counties in coordination with the USACE, GaEPD, EPA, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service.
. Assisting the National Park Service in completing their NEPA EIS on the General Management Plan for the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area. Addressing water quality and resource issues of concern to the National Park Service.
. Chattahoochee River water quality and quantity study, EPA Region IV, Atlanta: Reviewed all of the historic water quality
and hydrology data for the Chattahoochee River as part of a NEPA technical study.
. Georgia DOT Wetland Restoration Project: Identified several large-scale potential wetland restoration sites for the US 341,
Eisenhower expressway extension, Savannah, Georgia, and Dublin Bypass, Georgia road projects. Assessed preliminary
feasibility of selected sites based on aerial photos, topograhic maps, soils maps, NWI maps, and field surveys.
. EPA NEPA EIS Program, Atlanta, Georgia: Currently serving as Program Manager for 5-year Environmental Impact
Statement/Assessment program for Region IV, Atlanta. Oversee multidisciplinary environmental projects dealing with
NEPA issue areas such as wetlands, endangered species, water quality, and cultural resources.
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Donald Vick
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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 coun!y 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 DevelopmentfTraining 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.
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Talal Sadaka, P.E.
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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 Creek 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 storm water management services.
The non-point source demonstration project included the design of storm water management ponds to reduce bacteria and
sediments in storm water 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 storm water and sewer management practices or hydology
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 100-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 PI~mt 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.
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You-Jen Tsai
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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, stormwater 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 20 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 Co.unty, Florida. Project Manager: to provide 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.
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Elizabeth Perez, EIT
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. 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
optim ization.
. 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 stormwater 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 Dunnel/on Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dunnel/on, 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 Hil/s 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.
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Robert Pitt, PhO, PE
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PhO, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1987
MSCE, Environmental Engineering/Hydraulic Engineering, 1971
as, 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 civii 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, storm water 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 storm water and erosion control practices and has supervised
their construction.
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Francis Kung'u; PhO, PE .
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PhD, Civil Engineering, 1992
MS, Environmental Engineering, 1990
as, 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 ..Green.way 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), Storm water Pollution 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.
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Years of Experience: 24
Education:
M.S" Civil and Environmental
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B,S., Civil Engineering, University of
South Carolina, 1975
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:
Project manager for the Effingham County Water Resource Management Plan. Prepared water
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 plani
expansion and chemical feed building and an 800-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.
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> Project manager responsible for development of a 20-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.
Previously, Mr. Martello was an engineering manager involved with the Water Protection Branch of Georgia Environmental Protection'Division. His
responsibilities included reviewing and approving engineering design and planning studies sent to the division. In this position, Mr. Martello acquired a
broad background in the design and operation of municipal wastewater treatment systems. In addition, he supervised a staff of project engineers
involved in engineering planning studies and design drawings.
Affiliations
Water Environment Federation; Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association; American Water Works Association, South Carolina
W&PCA
PublicationslP resentations
"NPDES Permitting for Tidal Rivers in South Carolina," presented to the South Carolina Water Resources Conference, 1999.
"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,
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Title:
Senior Water Resources
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Ms. Burnett has more than 20 years of experience serving as a technical specialist and manager of environmental
studies. As a senior water resources specialist with JJ&G, Ms. Burnett has provided consutting services, technical
management, and public involvement assistance for projects pertaining to water quality protection, water supply
development, wastewater management and regulatory compliance. Ms. Burnett 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. Burnett has considerable experience and knowledge in
the areas of water conservation, watershed protection, and water quality. Ms. Burnett is highly regarded for her
communication skills and collaborative approach to building consensus on difficutt environmental issues.
Years of Experience: 22
Education:
SA, Geography, University of Minnesota,
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MS, Waler Resources Management,
University of Wisconsin, 1981
Ms. Bumett's experience also includes 5 years as the Managing Principal of a regional office for a large international
consulting firm. In that position, Ms. Burnett 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.
Burnett's experience as a consuttant:
Office Location:
Allanta, Georgia
Regulatory Advisor
Ms. Burnett 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. Burnett 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. Burnett 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 plan addressed infrastructure improvements, financing options, public relations and policy needs.
.,. Directed planning and engineering studies for selection ofa 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, identification 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 sattwater 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-
Chattahoochee-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 Chattahoochee River to provide additional water supply for the Atlanta Metro
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Project Highlights
. Public involvement and education
. Water quality assessment
. Implementing BMPs
. Watershed management planning
. Watershed management planning
. Stormwater master planning
. Training/workshops
. Data collection
. Water quality monitoring
. Biological monitoring
. Hydrologicthydraulic. modeling
. Water quality modeling
. NPDES permitting
. GIS databases and mapping
. Feasibility of funding options
. Inventory of storm sewer system
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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.
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
WQ 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 ~trategy.
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Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to determine flood
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An inventory of drainage facilities and stormwater
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Creek inspections to identify erosion and flood threats
Master planning to identify structural and
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Identification of floodplain property to be acquired
Definition and comparison of alternate basin wide
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Water Quality and pollutant loading assessment
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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 were 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 storm water quantity and
accurately reflected the community's goals for water resources in the basins.
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Gwinriett County Watershed Assessment, Gwinnett County, Georgia
Mr. Jim Scarborough, P.E.,
Director of Planning & Permitting
(770) 822-7154
Gwinnett County selected a team of consultants to conduct a comprehensive, county-
wide watershed assessment and develop a user-friendly watershed model for use
during and following the project. The purpose of the project is to develop defensible
watershed and water quality information, and associated total maximum daily loads
(TMDLs), in support of NPDES permitting of additional wastewater treatment
capacity. The project'is a cooperative effort by the Gwinnett County Departments of
Public Utilities (DPU), Transportation (DOT), and Planning and Development (P&D).
DPU is taking the primary contracting and leadership role in the effort.
The project includes five primary task categories: watershed characterization,
watershed modeling, watershed management, public involvement, and project
management. JJ&G is responsible for the watershed characterization task, which
involves water quality monitoring, and an integrated assessment of the impacts
associated with the point and non point sources in the watersheds. The
characterization is being performed at 30 sites in the study area and four least-
impacted reference stations. The project team is using experience gained on other
regional watershed assessments to minimize the effort and cost of developing
defensible information. The characterization data will be used to develop the
watershed models.
The project team and Gwinnett County are working closely with the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (EPD) at every step in the process. This working
relationship continues the working relationship JJ&G maintains with the regulatory
agencies.
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Gothards Creek Watershed Assessment, Douglasville, Georgia
Michael W. Patton
(770) 949-7617
Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc. (JJ&G) is conducting a watershed assessment of the
Gothards Creek Basin in Douglas County for the Douglasville-Douglas County Water
& Sewer Authority. The focus of the work is to develop for approval and use by the
Georgia Environmental Protection Division a watershed model which will define.
current and future total maximum daily loadings (TMDL) to Gothards Creek. The
Authority discharges treated wastewater into Gothards Creek and development in the
basin hinges on the capacity of the creek to receive the plant discharge in addition to
the storm water runoff generated by the various land uses within the watershed.
The work is initially a comprehensive water quality sampling program. Water quality
parameters consisting of pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, temperature, and
turbidity are being measured in the field. Water quality samples are being obtained
for laboratory analysis for constituents such as coliforms, solids, and other
appropriate parameters.
In addition, stream flow measurements are being conducted to develop calibration
data for runoff modeling. The physical stream data'will be used to develop an overall
water quantity/quality model of Gothards Creek under existing conditions and land
use. The model will be used to predict the influence on steam capacity under future
land use scenarios. This will enable the Authority to estimate required discharge
balanced against the stream assimilative capacity under a comprehensive watershed
management plan.
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Oconee River Basin Water Quality Management Program, Athens, Georgia'
Mr. Gary Duck, Director
Public Utilities Department
(706) 613-3470
Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc. (JJ&G) used a detailed computer-assisted
mathematical stream model to evaluate alternative wastewater treatment systems in
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. The three major wastewater facilities, North Oconee
Wastewater Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), Middle Oconee WPCP, and Cedar
Creek WPCP, are capable of treating a combined design flow of 18 MGD. Their
receiving streams merge below Athens-Clarke into the Oconee River. The study
showed that Athens-Clarke County could meet its systemwide advanced wastewater
treatment requirements through major improvements (costing less than $5 million) at.
only one of its three wastewater treatment plants, the North Oconee WPCP.
Athens-Clarke County saved at least $10 million in construction costs at the other two
plants. Thousands more were saved in reduced operation costs.
Today, effluents of the combined wastewater treatment plants meet even newer,
more stringent limits and have helped produce.a cleaner, safer Oconee River system.
Data developed by this lengthy modeling study was shared with the community and
the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
This project won an Engineering Excellence Award from the Consulting Engineers
Council of Georgia in 1989.
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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, we will provide: 1) a detailed project management plan based
on the communicated needs of Augusta-Richmond County; 2) communication with
appropriate Augusta-Richmond County 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.
Project Team (Parsons Team and AUD). Effective coordination and communication
between Augusta-Richmond County, the Lead Consultant, 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
Project Team.. Our understanding of the Program Team's organization is presented
in Figure 4.
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 Augusta-Richmond County,
regulatory agencies and other consultants; and establishing milestone deliverables.
This work plan provides the framework for Augusta-Richmond County, the Parsons
Team, and other groups to work together as a team.
SECTION 3
Project
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3.2 Key Staff Availability
Table 3-1 delineates the availability of key personnel proposed for this project.
JoAnn Macrina, P.E. Project 50%
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Elizabeth Perez, E.I. T. Public 40%
Involvement
Francis Kung'u, Ph.D., P.E. Data Collection 40%
Steve Bach, Ph.D. Characterization 30%
Don Vick GIS Manager 30%
You-Jen Tsai, Ph.D., P.E. WQ Modeling 50%
Robert Pitt, Ph.D., P.E. Watershed 30%
Assessment
William Martello, P.E. Management Plan 40%
Duncan Rose Technical Director 20%
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The Partnership Plan will include the
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+ Identification of stakeholders
+ Establishment and support of a
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3.3 Background
Augusta is located along the Georgia-South Carolina border, formed by the
Savannah River. The area lies about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the
Appalachian Mountains. The City of Augusta lies within Richmond County, and the
two were consolidated in 1996 to form one government. The metropolitan area spills
over into Columbia County, which lies upriver to the northwest. Across the river is
Aiken County, South Carolina.
The City of Augusta was chartered in 1798, and Richmond County was incorporated
in 1777. Until 1996, the city and county operated as two entities. Having passed a
consolidation vote in 1995, they were merged as of January 1, 1996.
The population of Augusta/Richmond County is estimated at 191,329 persons and it
covers a land mass of 330 square miles. The governing body consists of a mayor
(Bob Young) and ten members of the Board of Commissioners. There are several
neighborhood associations. The neighborhood associations will playa key role
in the watershed assessment.
3.4 General Approach
The goal of.. the Augusta-Richmond County Utilities Department is to update its
surface water withdrawal and intake permit from the Savannah River. Therefore, the
Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) will have to complete a watershed assessment.
The objective of a watershed assessment is to identify areas where water resources
are affected by "stressors" (contaminants entering the water) and provide a factual
. basis for mitigation of water quality problems using sound engineering solutions and
regulatory measures. This study should establish the framework to address future
water quality and quantity, wastewater and storm water .permitting, total maximum
daily loads (TMDLs), public involvement and education, funding sources, and
compliance with other regulatory agency requirements. The Parsons Team has the
experience and expertise to assist AUD in successfully meeting its goals.
The following outline presents our general approach to the Watershed Assessment
project.
Task A - PubliG 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 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 watershed
and its encompassing ecosystem.
3. Gain support: . Public acceptance can deter or accelerate watershed
management implementation. Building trust and credibility can garner support in
several ways.
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4. Ownership and sustainability: .on~e 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 Department 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
watershed features. This can promote better relationships between stakeholders
and local government staff.
7. Internet Posting: Parsons staff will work with the County staff in posting the
watershed assessment information on the County's web site via a hypertext link.
Stakeholders will include, but not be limited to, citizens, interest groups, businesses;
local governments, and state, regional, and federal agencies.
Task B - Watershed Characterization
The objective of the watershed characterization task is to assess the existing status
of the streams in the service area in a regulatory context and gathei information to
support the modeling efforts.
Defining the Watershed
The watershed characterization task will include collection of existing data and
development and implementation of a water quality and biological monitoring plan.
Existing Water Quality Information
Land use has a direct impact on water quality and the health of a stream's biological
communities. The Parsons Team will utilize high-resolution satellite imagery to
update land use for the entire watershed. Data collection efforts will also be
consistent with EPD's NPDES program to include identification of potential pollution
sources of concern within watersheds.
Task C - Water Quality Monitoring
Stream Sampling. A water quality and biological monitoring plan will be developed
to evaluate compliance with water quality standards for the service area in the
Savannah River basin.
The monitoring plan, including sampling and reference station locations, will be
finalized after the initial data collection task is completed. The Parsons Team will
then coordinate review of the plan with AUD. Monitoring. sites will be located to
evaluate suitability for compliance with water quality standards and for developing
data for calibrating water quality models.
Parsons will prepare and obtain an approved Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
prior to sampling. .
The biological monitoring plan should address aquatic habitat as well as the diversity
and number of the aquatic organisms themselves. Benthic macroinvertebrates and
fish tissue samples will be collected and compared to relatively undisturbed reference
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stations. The Parsons Team will apply the EPA Rapid 8ioassessment Protocol
(RBP) for benthic macroinvertebrates, ~arr's Index of Biological Integrity (/81) for fish
communities. The overall result of these analyses will be the ability to relate the
health of the aquatic community to identified point and nonpoint stressors at selected
stations within this watershed.
Habitat Assessment. A stream or river's biological community provides a useful
indicatorof the water quality status of the water body. Healthy biological communities
are also important in providing recreational fishing opportunities and in maintaining
healthy ecosystems. Aquatic communities often show signs of stress from land-
disturbing activities or nonpoint source pollution before water quality parameters
begin to exceed standards. The biological monitoring plan should address aquatic
habitat as well as the diversity and number of the aquatic organisms themselves.
The Parsons Team will apply the Georgia Habitat Assessment protocol for
assessment of the overail habitat characteristics. This is a more qualitative checklist
type assessment of overall habitat characteristics and aquatic ecological health. The
result of these analyses will be a correlation of the health of the aquatic community to
identified point and non point source stressors at selected locations in the watershed.
Task 0 - Watershed Improvement Guidelines
It is important to identify water quality targets or "levels of service (LOS)" early in the
project in order to evaluate existing data and to insure that the monitoring plans
include the correct parameters and analytical detection limits. The target conditions
can be defined as meeting state water quality standards or appropriate turbidity,
chlorophyll a or pathogen levels for drinking water treatment. The LOS approach
refers to a tiered set of targets or service levels with associated costs for achieving
these levels. The stakeholders can then determine the point at which cost and level
of service are maximized. For instance, turbidity interferes with drinking water
treatment processes, but at some point it becomes more cost effective to remove the
sediments in the treatment plant than to control it in surface waters.
Task E - Computer Modeling and Evaluation
The purpose of this task of the project will be to provide the means by which water
quality conditions in the watershed can be accurately quantified and the impacts of
future land use changes and effectiveness of various control measures analyzed.
Non-structural and structural BMPs in the watershed, both current and potential, must
be identified and quantified in terms of pollutant reduction efficiency and incorporated
into the model.
Water Quality Modeling. It is anticipated that the basic model for the watershed will
be EPA's BASINS model. This model has been designed and developed specifically
for the purpose of calculating total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) which, as defined
by the EPA, are the maximum amount of pollutants that can be assimilated by a
waterbody without impairment of its designated use.
Evaluation. . Parsons will separate the modeling effort into two levels. The first level
will model the existiog conditions and the "built-out" condition without watershed
protection activities. The second level will model a series of alternative scenarios that
will be determined in consultation with the AUD.lt is emphasized that the model
formulation must provide a means of accounting for the implementation of both
existing and potential nonpoint source pollution control strategies (structural and non-
structural 8MPs), or the objective of developing a watershed management plan
cannot be accomplished.
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Task F - Watershed Management Plan Development
As our communities have reached a better understanding of the related ecological
processes within a watershed, governmental entities are
developing long-term, holistic strategies to solving water
resource issues. Holistic strategies can account for the
numerous and often conflicting aspects of watershed
management such as wastewater, water supply, water
quality, water quantity, and natural systems.
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Parsons prepared a Guide to Watershed Assessment for the
USEP A. A comprehensive plan will address many issues
such as non point pollution source controls, water quality
goals, aquatic habitat, land use constraints, etc. A flexible
plan will give the County and development community
several options for achieving the goals of the plan. A
practical plan will include options that can be achieved
technically, politically, and economically.
Parsons can assist the County with the development of water quality targets for the
watershed or other watershed management goals that can be used to develop
TMDLs and to apply to NPDES programs. The main focus of the plan is to renew the
surface water withdrawal and intake permits. The plan will address watershed
protection in a manner consistent with the State's watershed assessment.
Characterization. Target LOS. Selection of
Management Alternatives. Prioritization of
Actions. Measurements and Reporting
Protection of Watershed Resources
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· #1 . Achieve compliance with
in stream water quality
standards for fecal coliform
bacteria
· 200 colonies/100ml during
warm weather
· Inspect all sewer lines in the
basin to identify leakages or
wet weather overtlows and
make appropriate repairs
· Require new development to
include best management
practices which will reduce
discharge of fecal coliform
bacteria .
· Conduct sampling program to
identify bacteria "hotspots" in
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Once target conditions have been established and the results of the first level of
watershed modeling is completed and presented, Parsons Team will prepare a
technical memorandum describing available strategies, or scenarios, such as system
maintenance, zoning revisions, regulatory programs, and constructed treatment
facilities.
Upon completion of the second level modeling, Parsons will prepare and present a
matrix to assist in prioritizing alternatives. The matrix will include criteria such as cost,
pollutant reduction efficiency, environmental impacts, and community acceptance.
Non-structural alternatives such as public education cannot be modeled. However, it
is widely accepted as an effective method of pollution prevention and of garnering
support for restoration measures.
Implementation of the plan is also critical. A clear and relatively simple plan for
implementation must be developed for the plan to be successful. The implementation
plan will be presented in tabular form with the related strategy, specific action,
responsible entity, proposed timeline, and estimated costs. The implementation plan
will also contain a recommended method to evaluate effectiveness of the actions and
the progress toward the overall goal of the Watershed Management Plan.
In summary, we believe that the Parsons Team has the experience and creativity to
develop a comprehensive, flexible and practical watershed management plan that will.
be a useable tool for Augusta-Richmond County to guide. development while
protecting its water resources and help facilitate the wastewater facilities expansion
permit.
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SECTION 4
Other
Relevant
Information
Tools, such as the Terrene
Institute's Enviroscape Model, was
used by Parsons ES to create
interactive and educational
outreach events for the Fulton
County public.
Watershed Assessment for AUClusta-Richmond County
4.1 Public Involvement Examples
Parsons ES recently completed a Public Involvement and Education Program for the
Fulton County Water Resources Management Program (FCWRMP). Highlights from
this comprehensive outreach program include:
1. Management of five (5) issues of the Watershed News, a newsletter for Fulton
Cou~ty.stakeholders;
2. Obtained funding, design, and support for the ARCH Education Network
demonstration project which involved the award of over $30,000 in grants
throughout the duration of the FCWRMP project from private, public; and
governmental sources;
3. Actively networked and presented interactive education and information for local
groups including the Chamber of Commerce, environmental groups,
homeowner's associations, utilities, schools, local government, development
officials, golf courses, and churches.
4. Completion of a K-12 water resources education program that emphasized
hands-on learning and curriculum materials for use in Fulton County schools;
5. Created and distributed 1000 bookmarks and 1000 magnets for non point source
pollution education in Fulton County for both children and adults;
6. Hosted a River Cleanup at one of the local Chattahoochee National Recreation
Centers;
7. Created and disseminated 1000 two-part card surveys to affected stakeholders;
and,
8. Created a breakdown travel-ready exhibit for Fulton County Staff.
4.2 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.
Parsons ES will create a plan to facilitate effective communication between
representatives of environmental groups, public interest groups, public health groups,
vulnerable population groups, businesses, farmers, drinking water suppliers,
wastewater treatment operators, and developers.
4.3. Additional Relevant Projects
Additional information on relevant projects is attached. These projects include the A)
Atlanta Regional Commission's 1994-1999 Phase I NPOES MS4 Atlanta Region
Storm water Monitoring Program, B) US EPA's Guide to Watershed Assessment, C)
Urban Watershed Management Research, and 0) Greenway Acquisition Project.
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Project Highlights
. NPDES program development
. NPDES permit requirements
. Illicit discharge program recommendation
. QA review
. Water quality analysis
. Coordination with Co-applicants
. Coordination with GA EPD
. Standard Operating Procedures
. Check-list preparation
Watershed Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County
Parsons Engineering Science, Inc., (Parsons) was contracted by the Atlanta Regional
Commission on behalf of Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, Clayton counties and the
City of Atlanta to evaluate the 1994-1999 Phase I NPDES MS4 Atlanta Region
Storm water Monitoring Program and prepare a revised regional program for the next
5-year permit period. The project involves the restructuring of the program goals and
elements to best meet the requirements of the NPDES MS4 permit, as well as to
better integrate the storm water sampling efforts with each local government's other
surface water quality protection efforts. Four major elements include 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, Parsons developed
the new regional Phase I NPDES MS4 Atlanta Region Storm water Monitoring
Program and the Standard Operating Procedures. Revised program goals were
developed for the new Regional Storm water Monitoring Program (2000-2004) that is
more specific and measurable than those in the 1992 program. The new program
goals are:
. Identify illicit discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4);
. Characterize fecal coliform contamination of surface waters resulting from
storm water discharges, illicit connections, or seepage from municipal sanitary
sewers into the MS4;
. Evaluate water quality trends in the receiving waters over the permit period; and
. An option to characterize storm water discharges for selected pollutants (COD,
TSS, TDS, total nitrogen, total ammonia plus organic nitrogen, total phosphorus,
dissolved phosphorus, dissolved metals: cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc) has
been proposed.
Allanta Region A-ase I
NPDES StOITTl Water MJritoong Program
AGURE 2.1 Participating Jurisdictions
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Project Highlights
. Watershed Assessment
. Public Involvement
. Data Collection
Watershed Assessment for AUQusta-Richmond County
Parsons ES developed an updated Guide to Watershed Assessment for the
USEPA/OWM/Municipal Technology Branch to provide local watershed stakeholders
with an assessment framework and a compendium of resources, including Websites
and electronic map (GIS) resources. Presented in the Guide is the advantage of
comprehensive evaluations of the entire watershed, with an emphasis on
coordinating existing data from a variety of institutions, so as to:
. Assess progress of watershed management activities and practices;
. Identify sources of existing and future watershed health problems;
. Prioritize watershed management programs;
. Provide data to calibrate watershed/w?ter body models, and refine monitoring
efforts;
. Increase ecological and stakeholder benefits
. Educate the public; and
. Support documentation for permit conditions and/or water quality standards and
criteria.
This document also describes key steps for developing and implementing effective
watershed assessment plans.
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USlnfrastructure, USI, is providing technical support to EPA to conduct research on
urban watershed management. The scope of this project includes the evaluation of
the performance of various non-point source pollution control technologies including
capital and lifetime maintenance costs; calibration of watershed modeling software;
installation and calibration of field sampling equipment; sampling of storm water and
surface water from various watersheds located in four states; establishment,
operation, and maintenance of an EPA Urban Watershed Research Facility in Edison,
New Jersey; laboratory analysis of storm water and surface water samples; and
preparation of a manual to guide other entities on procedures for storm water and
surface water sampling, laboratory analysis, and watershed assessment.
This project involves the preparation of a plan to guide the City. of Atlanta in the
acquisition and management of properties adjacent to the Chattahoochee and South
Rivers, as well as their tributaries. The purpose of the project is to protect water
quality by reducing erosion and non-point source pollution loads from entering the
Chattahoochee and the South Rivers and their major tributaries. During the initial
phases of this project, USI collected .data on water quality; land development and
planning; vegetation; wildlife and cultural resources; property and real estate; and
environmental justice. This data was used to evaluate and prioritize properties. A
preliminary draft Greenway acquisition has been prepared and submitted to the City
and a citizen advisory committee for review and comment. The Greenway Acquisition
Plan will be submitted to the EPAlGaEPD in September of this year for approval.
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