Stormwater
The City of Shawnee Saves Dollars with Stormwater System Evaluation
Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
Knowing when to replace aging corrugated metal pipe (CMP) can be an involved process that requires commitment and resources from cities managing infrastructure. There are obvious signs of CMP failure that are easier to identify once they occur, such as crushed, bowed, or deformed pipes or a rusted pipe bottom. But, staying on top of […]
A Day in the Life of a Levee Engineer
Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: flood season, flooding, levee, levees
Flood season is in full swing for many of our clients, which means our flood fighting team is working around the clock to protect those communities. Last week, we sat down with one of our levee engineers to learn what a typical day looks like during flood season. Here’s what Jason Davis had to say. Jason, […]
City of Leavenworth and Levee District Protect Residents with Flood Fight Plan
Posted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: flood fight, flooding, levees
Flood season officially happens between April 1 and August 1, but things got started earlier this year with rain and snowmelt contributing to river water raises in Mid-March. Two of our clients, the City of Leavenworth, Kansas and Riverside Quindaro Bend Levee District (RQBLD) have already taken measures to protect their communities and prevent flooding. Last […]
Relief Well Systems Evaluations Mark Changes for Kansas City, Missouri
Posted on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, Stormwater, tagged in Tags: relief wells, underseepage memo, usace
The City of Kansas City, Missouri’s Water Services Department (KCWS) asked Affinis to evaluate four relief wells that were part of the East Bottoms Relief Well System. Originally, KCWS requested relief well replacement design. However, after initial review Affinis determined the relief wells could be abandoned. This saved the city a few hundred thousand dollars […]
SMP Shifting Focus to Fund More Large Watershed and System Maintenance Projects
Posted on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: smac, smp, stormwater management, stormwater management advisory council, stormwater management program
Johnson County has been working on a strategic planning effort to update their Stormwater Management Program (SMP). Since 1990, the SMP has been very successful in helping Johnson County communities address local street and structure flooding issues. However, many larger flooding issues still remain, due to their high cost and the challenges that come with […]
Stormwater Solution: Nyloplast
Posted on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 by Kristen Leathers-GrattonIn Stormwater, tagged in
When it comes to creating stormwater solutions, one size doesn’t fit all. While traditional offerings deliver a number of benefits, a less commonly used option, Nyloplast, provides its own set of advantages. Designed for low flow, this plastic, storm drainage system has a traditional structure, which is durable and corrosion resistant. It’s smaller pipe size […]
4 Keys to Maintaining Stormwater Infrastructure
Posted on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 by Affinis CorpIn Stormwater, tagged in
The state of public infrastructure is an area of concern for many citizens, and while it is hard to say whether infrastructure failures are rising in frequency, it is clear these cases are drawing greater attention. Although the public call for an increased focus on infrastructure is growing, funding and implementing infrastructure improvements is an […]
Weatherby Lake Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 by Jason DavisIn Our Clients, Stormwater, tagged in Tags: dam, fema, loma, weatherby lake
For nearly 30 years, we have provided professional engineering services to the Weatherby Lake Improvement Company (WLIC). During that time, we have worked on a variety of projects related to the lake, its dam, and the spillway. Some of the services have included: Dam inspections Lake bottom surveys FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) Spillway […]
Federal Services – Levees
Posted on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, Stormwater, tagged in Tags: federal services, levees
Last week, we showcased several of the environmental services we offer. Today, we’re sharing descriptions, funding information, and requirements surrounding levee work. Levee Relief Well Design and Rehabilitation Affinis is currently providing a multi-year program for the Kansas City Downtown Airport to replace or clean existing relief wells in order to provide a fully functional relief […]