Jacobs has been chosen as the forward-thinking design-build contractor for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) (AWPF).
One of the largest potable reuse projects in the nation, the project is essential to the City of Los Angeles’ long-term goal of totally reusing its water sources.
For an estimated $500 million, the new AWPF will purify tertiary effluent from the existing Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant to create water that is suitable for groundwater replenishment through the Hansen Spreading Grounds.
The city depends on groundwater supplies for a portion of its drinking water. The project will purify more than 15 million gallons per day (mgd) using cutting-edge treatment techniques like microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet light, and advanced oxidation.
This will reduce the amount of imported water, provide a new groundwater supply source for up to 200,000 customers, and increase the city’s resilience by providing a reliable local source of drinking water in the historically drought-prone area.
Ron Williams, senior vice president of Jacobs People & Places Solutions Americas said that “Jacobs’ selection by LASAN and LADWP to help secure the city’s long-term water supplies with a new advanced water purification facility is one of several transformative projects happening in the state to address drought concerns in California. “Globally, there is a rising problem with water scarcity. A safe, sustainable, and efficient method of managing water resources and addressing water scarcity concerns in the state is to use this creative and cooperative strategy to handle the water shortages in Los Angeles.”
Jacobs, a leader in the water business with more than 25 years of industry-leading experience, has completed more than 150 design-build projects and programs.
The project will be completed by Jacobs under a flexible design-build agreement, and they will be in charge of the design, permits, construction, startup, and commissioning.
The progressive design-build delivery strategy was chosen by the city to lower costs, lower risks, streamline construction, and improve schedule performance.
The Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program has provided funds for the project as a result of its size and significance in addressing LA’s water issues.
By offering long-term, affordable loans for water projects that are substantial on a regional and national scale, WIFIA accelerates investment in water infrastructure in the United States. The WIFIA loan will save the city an estimated $81 million by financing the project.
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