BASF Water Service Connection

Water Service Connection – BASF Corporation

LSSE was engaged by BASF Corporation to design a water service connection, fire protection and metering building, and a fire water storage tank for their industrial facility in Potter Township, Beaver County. Following a field evaluation of BASF’s internal water distribution systems, LSSE performed an alternative analysis and prepared a detailed hydraulic model to evaluate the ability of Center Township Water Authority (CTWA) to supply potable, industrial, and fire suppression water to the facility, replacing an existing private raw water intake source along the Ohio River.

Design work included a 12-inch water service connection with an approximate 225 LF, 24-inch cased waterline installed by jack and bore beneath the CSX Transportation Railway and PennDOT State Route 18, requiring coordination with PennDOT, CSX Railroad, and multiple utilities. A soldier pile and concrete lagging wall with deep H-pile foundations was designed to address congested site conditions and poor soil characteristics. The fire and metering building included a fire pump, a jockey pump, diesel storage, automated valves, sprinkler systems, HVAC, electrical, and remote telemetry equipment. A 270,000-gallon fire water storage tank with deep pile foundation, storm sewer extensions, and remote controls completed the project. The project was delivered on time and within budget.

MARKETS:

• Industrial
• Utilities & Infrastructure

SERVICES:

• Civil – Environmental Engineering
  • Potable Water Facilities Engineering
• Civil – Site Engineering
• Surveying