These services were performed by our team as part of the LTCP development:
Blue River WWTP, Westside WWTP and Birmingham WWTP capacity studies
Determined the current flow and treatment capacities of the Blue River, Westside and Birmingham wastewater treatment plants, including capabilities to receive additional wet weather flows as part of the LTCP.
Middle Blue River green solutions pilot program
Analyzed multiple areas within the city's combined sewer area, selecting the Middle Blue River Basin as a prime candidate to implement a green infrastructure solution for reducing CSOs. Burns & McDonnell completed preliminary designs for the first 100-acre pilot project in the basin. Green infrastructure included bioretention cells, rain gardens, pervious sidewalks and parking areas, and infiltration galleries.
Development of CMOM plan
A CMOM plan was provided to document current operational procedures, as well as enhancements and modifications that can be made to more effectively achieve regulatory compliance and contribute toward minimizing overflows throughout the service area. The CMOM plan describes the findings of the assessment and identifies planned changes and/or improvements to current capacity, management, operation and maintenance procedures to be implemented by the Water Services Department.
I/I evaluation and rehabilitation program development and pilot projects
Burns & McDonnell developed an I/I evaluation and rehabilitation program and conducted pilot projects to verify the effectiveness of the program. Burns & McDonnell managed pilot projects in two basins, 220 acres and 28 acres.
Basement backup program development
Burns & McDonnell prepared recommendations for a program to address water-in-basement complaints from Kansas City residents resulting from backups in the city's sewer collection system. Current procedures will be expanded to include cleanup and damage compensation for backups caused by surcharging (lack of capacity) and the installation of backflow prevention devices or systems where it is deemed necessary.
CSO LTCP work plan
Prior to the program management initiative, Burns & McDonnell prepared an initial assessment of the existing CSO situation and the need for a CSO LTCP. An LTCP work plan was created to develop the scope of services, budget and schedule for preparing a complete LTCP for CSOs.