Water Distribution System Expansion

Water system improvement projects can be expensive and can burden your existing water customers with additional debts. Further, unexpected water systems and operational expenses can multiply and get very costly very quickly. That’s why it’s essential to seek help from Rindt-McDuff Associates (RMA) water resource engineers before you start your next rehabilitation expansion project.

Here are three questions you should consider before your next water system project:

• What changes or improvements do we need to make to our water system?
• When should we make these changes or begin projects?
• How can we afford the work or include the upgrades into the budget?

What is Included in a Water System Master Plan?

Rindt-McDuff Associates’ seasoned engineers have been designing water system master plans for municipalities since 1980. To complete a master plan, we compile the water system’s comprehensive hydraulic data, including the treatment plant, raw water acquisition, storage facilities, pumping systems, and the distribution system. Our master plan uses mapping and modeling services to help determine if there’s enough flow to deliver drinking water. During the master planning stage, we:

1. Document the existing water system infrastructure
2. Identify deficiencies
3. Determine the flow of drinking water infrastructure against anticipated growth
4. Calculate the flow of pressure for fire protection against anticipated growth
5. Determine where the current system shortfalls, including storage reservoir, pump station capacity, pressure reducing valves, distribution mains, and aged piping.
6. Recommend water facility improvements to optimize existing pressure zones and provide for system growth
7. Show the client different scenario models to make informed decisions

RMA has all your water distribution expansion services covered.

RMA Water Distribution Expansion Services

RMA offers planning, permitting, funding alternatives, detailed design, and construction administration services necessary to repair, replace, or install new water distribution mains or water booster pumping stations. We can also help you manage the project from beginning to completion. Below is a list of our water distribution expansion services:

• Master Planning
• Permitting
• Funding Assistance
• Drinking-Water Design/Build
• Construction Management & Inspection Services
• Force Mains
• Pump Stations

What’s Next?

If your community is growing, click the button below RMA today. We can help you determine if your drinking water capabilities can keep up with your growing capacity.