Kenvirons Civil and Environmental Engineers: Sewer

Wastewater Solutions
Feasibility Studies
Wastewater Collection Systems
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Regional Facilities Plans
Inflow/Infiltration Systems

Looking to the future, Kenvirons, Inc. is well aware of the dramatically increasing need for the planning, upgrades, and expansions of wastewater treatment and collection systems facing many communities today. Our seasoned staff of wastewater system design professionals have a proven track record of successfully funded, designed, and constructed wastewater projects and are considered experts in the planning, design, permitting and funding of wastewater treatment and collection systems. Not only does Kenvirons, Inc. have established experience in the planning and design of traditional sewer treatment and collection system, but the firm has taken a leadership role in the design of alternative and innovative wastewater systems.

In striving to meet the needs of our clients many of whom are located in the mountainous region of Eastern Kentucky, Kenvirons, Inc. has invested substantial staff resources into acquiring the technical knowledge necessary to develop wastewater systems for small communities. Further resources have been devoted to developing systems for communities and rural areas where the terrain simply will not allow for the the installation of traditional gravity systems at a realistic cost.

Due to a continued corporate commitment to addressing sewage collection and treatment problems, Kenvirons, Inc. has emerged as a leader in the engineering community in the development of projects to address straight pipe discharge, failing septic systems, and sewage treatment plant upgrades. The firm has experience working with communities in the preparation of innovative funding packages including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds and Environmental Protection Agency Special Projects. Kenvirons, Inc. is proud to have played a key role in working with the City of Prestonsburg and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in signing the first Project Cooperation Agreement in the State of Kentucky for Section 531 funding.

During the history of the firm, Kenvirons, Inc. has worked with many rural water districts who have developed into county-wide and regional water suppliers. Several of these districts have recognized the growing need for sewers within their service area and have expanded their existing systems to include sanitary sewer service. In respect to changing roles, many of the firm's clients have been called upon to provide wastewater treatment to new and existing industry. Kenvirons, Inc. is familiar with the wastewater treatment needs of industry from both a regulatory and technical standpoint. As such, the firm is well-versed in necessary pre-treatment procedures and is prepared to advise clients on the most cost-effective method of meeting wastewater treatment requirements.

Providing sanitary sewer engineering for both government and private interests, Kenvirons, Inc. has proven expertise in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports. From an industry standpoint, reports prepared by Kenvirons, Inc. are used for critical capital investment and regulatory compliance decisions. The firm often works with the providers of sanitary sewer service to complete feasibility studies for the purpose of determining future service areas, wastewater treatment options and the impact of potential project cost.

Kenvirons, Inc. works with clients in determining the most cost effective solutions for the design and construction of new wastewater collection systems. Consideration is given to initial construction cost, as well as, the long term operation and maintenance cost of the new system. In some cases, gravity systems offer the best solution, while in others, the only affordable option is the installation of pressure sewer systems. In addition to the design of new wastewater collection systems, Kenvirons, Inc. is well experienced in working with communities to develop solutions for the rehabilitation of existing systems.

The engineering design team of Kenvirons, Inc. provides a wealth of experience in the design and rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities. The firm has planned and designed a number of facilities, including facilities faced with stringent discharge requirements. The firm is experienced in the design of many different treatment systems and works with the budget, operational expertise and treatment requirements of each individual client in selecting the most suitable wastewater treatment option.

Kenvirons, Inc. prepares Regional Facilities Plans to meet the requirements of State regulatory agencies and the Environmental Protection Agency. Throughout the history of the firm, Kenvirons, Inc. has prepared numerous 20 year Regional Facilities Plans, many of which have been approved by the Atlanta office of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Recognizing the financial burden placed upon the operation of wastewater treatment facilities by inflow and infiltration problems, Kenvirons, Inc. works with facilities in competing studies to identify significant problem areas and provides more specific recommendations for correction. Using a variety of technologies, including both "hands on" field work and automated camera techniques, problem areas can be identified, mapped, and a plan developed to systematically address deficiencies. Such a study is often instrumental in planning future wastewater treatment capacity needs, many times resulting in long-term cost savings for the wastewater treatment facility.