Webber International University Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion

The old Webber International University WWTF was permitted for 20,000 gpd Average Day Flow (ADF). The treatment process utilized an extended aeration process and effluent was disposed of in two adjacent percolation ponds.

Due to the 2005 storm season, the water levels of Crooked Lake, which is adjacent to the WWTF, increased to above historical average levels coming contact with the percolation pond berms. The University desired to construct a new WWTF at a nearby upland area and demolish and remove the existing WWTF. They were also interested in increasing the total treatment capacity to 50,000 gpd ADF.

The Owner requested EVI to perform the preliminary site evaluation, permitting, and engineering site design for the proposed Project. The services EVI provided under this project included:

Evaluated hydraulic conditions for the WWTF and percolation ponds (pumping and gravity flow requirements);
Developed a preliminary conceptual site layout of the new WWTF;
Prepared a preliminary cost estimate for the proposed improvements;
Prepared final design construction level drawings and specifications of the proposed WWTF construction activities and equipment;
Prepared and submitted the required permits to FDEP and Polk County;
Negotiated construction cost with contractors; and
Observed construction efforts.

Construction began July 2008 and was completed in January 2009.