Design and Construction oversight for the replacement of 262,000 LF (50 miles) of existing water lines, including the replacement of the existing Glenn Street Elevated Water Tank with a new 1M Gallon elevated water tank. 1. This project has received three separate awards: the 2020 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award, the 2019 Municipal Association Public Works Achievement Award for the City of Cayce, and the 2018 Tnemec Tank of the Year People’s Choice Award.

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Due to rapid growth, the plant needed to be expanded to a treatment capacity from 13.5 MGD to 22.5 MGD. Design included upgrade of the raw water pump facility, new carbon feed system, raw water metering vault, flash mix reactor, two 4.5 MGD process trains, upgrades to the waste handling facilities, expansion of the pipe gallery building, high service water line, new on-site 2000 lbs./day hypochlorous acid generation system, a new clearwell, a new high service pump station, and upgrade of existing feed system. A significant accomplishment of the project was the replacement of the gaseous chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a non-hazardous hypochlorous acid generation system.

Installation of approximately 46,000 LF of new 8-inch, 6-inch, 4-inch, and 2-inch water mains, 45 fire hydrant assemblies, and associated appurtenances in the City of West Columbia. Services include hydraulic modeling and analysis of the water system, sub-surface exploration, wetland studies, surveying, easement acquisition, bid management, construction management and observation.

Surveying, design, permitting, bidding, contract administration, and construction observation services for approximately 10,000 LF of new 24-Inch water main including water line, hydrants, valves, boring, repair and replacement of driveways and roads for JMWSC.

Design for the installation of approximately 14,000 LF of water lines along multiple streets in Gaston. Services include preliminary engineering, design, permitting, bid/award, contract administration, construction management/observation, and erosion control inspections. Project permits include CSX Railway Occupancy, SCDOT Encroachment, Lexington County Land Disturbance, and USACE Jurisdictional Determination. This project is funded by the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Principal Forgiveness Loan; application and loan administration services also provided.

Installation of approximately 71 LF of 8-inch PVC waterline, 7,126 LF of 6-inch PVC waterline, 160 LF of 2-inch PVC waterline, gate valves, fire hydrant assemblies, air release valves, fittings, services, and all other necessary appurtenances. This project is funded through the RIA (Rural Infrastructure Authority grant program.

Refurbishment and troubleshooting of an existing sodium hypochlorite feed system at the Highway 321 Booster Pump Station for the City of Cayce. Services included: technical assistance as needed for refurbishment; troubleshooting of an existing sodium hypochlorite feed system to include a review of any feed system modifications or replacement equipment; assistance with troubleshooting of existing system; assistance with system startup; and other general technical assistance as needed to return the system to operation.

“American Engineering Consultants, Inc. has been an invaluable partner to the Town of Blackville. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering top-notch engineering services have significantly contributed to the success and development of our community. From infrastructure projects to environmental assessments, American Engineering Consultants, Inc. has consistently provided innovative solutions tailored to our specific needs. Their team of experts demonstrates a profound understanding of the challenges facing our town and works tirelessly to overcome them.” – Fonda Patrick, Blackville Town Administrator