The historic Derby Dam diverts water into the Truckee River that would otherwise flow into Pyramid Lake. However, that diversion led to the near extinction of the endangered native Lahontan cutthroat trout in the lake.
A significant upgrade to the original facility, this new plant serves the water reclamation needs of the city of Mesa and the towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, Ariz.
Castle Rock has developed a water supply system that can use renewable sources to meet the town’s growing demand. Burns & McDonnell developed a unique drinking water plant that treats both groundwater and surface water sources and helps the town add advanced treatment systems to the plant.
The $92-million, eight-year project used cutting-edge wastewater treatment technology and facilities within a constrained footprint, all while maintaining plant operations within strict discharge quality standards throughout construction.
A key component of the Strawberry Aqueduct and Collection System in northeastern Utah, the North Fork Siphon was a 72-in.-dia, prestressed concrete cylinder pipe at the end of its useful life.
