Water Systems

Tolman Engineering, PLLC has obtained vast experience completing water system projects. We have completed a large number of studies for water improvement projects, obtained water supply permits, and designed and provided construction oversight for water supply systems, water distribution systems, and pumping stations. Refer to the specific sections below for a description of our experience in a given area below.

	Water Studies Tolman Engineering, PLLC has completed a significant number of water studies. Each study resulted in a detailed report usually in Rural Development format, which includes environmental resources, alternative solutions, cost estimates, a recommended alternative and an implementation schedule. The studies are vital to our clients planning process and used to implement a successful project and/or obtain grant funding. Tolman Engineering, PLLC is a highly technical engineering firm and is committed to using computer software to develop planning level models of water system components hen completing a water study. Usually, EPANET, a software package developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is utilized. EPANET provides an efficient means to vary system component and compare results allowing selection of the most appropriate equipment for a given alternative. Water Study Projects: Click the previous text link for brief summaries of a number of water studies completed by Tolman Engineering, PLLC.
	Water Supply Tolman Engineering, PLLC has assisted in development and permitted a number of water supply sources. During the development and/or permitting process we work closely with the agencies to assure issues are adequately addressed and the process moves along in a timely fashion. Because of our ability to work efficiently and effectively with the agencies we are highly recommended by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Click the associated link below for a number of sources that Tolman Engineering, PLLC has provided or is providing engineering services to develop, a list of Water Supply Permits completed by Tolman Engineering, PLCC staff, and a list of Water Conservation Plans completed by Tolman Engineering, PLLC staff.           Water Sources           Water Supply Permits           Water Conservation Plans
	Water Distribution Tolman Engineering has extensive experience working closely with clients (private and government) to complete planning, engineering, permitting, and inspection for water distribution projects.  This includes establishment of benefit/improvement districts when required.  During the planning and design phases all components of a proposed distribution system are model and analyzed with EPANET, a software package developed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Knowledgeable implementation of EPANET provides for very efficient design with the ability to make changes and provide alternatives for review with minimal time to project costs.            Our services have resulted in the installation of about 50 miles of water main.  As a result, we have become known by local authorities and municipalities for providing high quality design drawings and contract documents that receive minimal change orders during construction.  We have also developed an extensive tract record of completing millions of dollars of construction directly with municipal staff using self-help (force account).  This ability to work directly with municipal staff to construct distribution projects has allowed municipalities to save 25 to 50 percent on construction cost than completing the project with private contractors.          Water Distribution Projects: Click the previous text link for a list of some of the water distribution projects complete by Tolman Engineering, PLLC.
	Pumping Stations Tolman Engineering, PLLC has completed four pump station projects.  Each project involved a detailed investigation of the area to be served, which included estimating the current level of water demand and projecting the future level of water demand.  An EPANET model of the proposed pump station and distribution system served by the pump station was created to select pumps that best fit the need of the project.  In other words, select pumps that provide adequate flow and pressure while providing high efficiency.     Pumping Station Projects:  Click the previous text link for a brief summary of each pump station project completed.