Solutions to manage, protect and conserve our water

Water

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The world’s largest wastewater treatment facility: Deer Island, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Cover: San Francisco Water System Improvement Program, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

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AECOM’s experience in planning, designing and managing water systems dates back more than 100 years. With skills that extend beyond technical knowledge, our scientists, engineers, and construction managers have the capability to work on any water project around the world.

Our high-level expertise in water, wastewater, water resources, community infrastructure and water design-build enables us to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients. Through these disciplines, we offer integrated services for total project delivery, covering everything from initial environmental planning studies to detailed design, construction management, total program delivery operations, and maintenance expertise. We understand that water is the building block of civilization and that it is our responsibility to provide safe and reliable water and protect this vital resource. Our passion for doing so drives us to provide services that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

At AECOM, our water specialists around the world work together to find the right solutions to help our clients solve their water issues.

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Harbor Area Treatment Scheme (HATS), Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong

Wastewater systems

Recognizing the challenges faced to protect the world’s waterways and drinking supplies, our water professionals develop sustainable treatment systems to meet today’s environmental requirements. We understand the design and engineering requirements of wastewater infrastructure. Our talented wastewater teams around the globe partner with clients to develop plans and sustainable solutions that solve the most challenging wastewater problems. Our wastewater experts have worked on some of the most significant wastewater and water reuse projects in the world. From the Boston Harbor cleanup in the U.S. to the Alexandria, Egypt, Wastewater Treatment Plant to projects in Asia, Australia and Europe, our specialists develop cost-effective treatment systems including those that use advanced biogas processing to convert waste to energy.

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The world cannot exist without clean, fresh, potable water. Climate change and poor resource management, combined with increased demand and global urbanization are leading to water shortages around the world. AECOM’s experts recognize and tackle the myriad of challenges faced by public and private water clients to provide high-quality dependable supplies for their communities. And, when conventional options are not feasible, AECOM’s water teams provide innovative solutions for advanced treatment processes. AECOM experts are industry leaders whose approaches to delivering clean, safe water incorporate the latest technologies, while delivering practical and economical solutions to capture new water sources, construct new or upgrade treatment facilities, or expand pumping, storage and distribution system infrastructure.

Drinking water systems

Sarasota Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis/Ion Exchange Water Treatment Plant, Sarasota County, Florida, U.S.A.

Croton Water Treatment Plan EIS, Bronx and in Westchester Counties, New York, U.S.A.

Wivenhoe Dam, Queensland, Australia

We believe that managing, protecting and conserving water resources is vital to meet the future needs of our communities. Our expert water resource specialists have a rich history in areas such as modeling, mapping, engineering, flood protection, dams and reservoirs, and scientific investigation. With global scientists, engineers and specialists, our hydrological and qualitative studies for streams, groundwater, lakes, bays, estuaries, and oceans continue to help ensure our future.

Water resources

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Our engineers develop infrastructure in the thriving communities and neighborhoods in which we live and work. AECOM’s community infrastructure professionals provide a comprehensive approach by taking a project from creation to completion. AECOM offers assistance with planning, site selection, surveying, land development, permitting, design and construction management.

Using advanced techniques, our engineering teams provide innovative and practical solutions to managing systems, facilities and networks. Our unparalleled experience around the world in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects include storm sewers and drainage systems, sanitary and potable water systems as well as urban and rural streets.

We also offer a full suite of site planning, surveying, design and development capabilities for single and multi-family residential neighborhoods and commercial developments, such as shopping centers, office buildings, parks, amphitheaters, hotel complexes and condominiums. No matter what our clients’ project requirements, AECOM professionals work closely with our partners to deliver quality, cost-effective and sustainable solutions that will enhance and maintain their community infrastructure for years to come.

Community infrastructure

Top: Willows Residential Development, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Bottom: Dubai Airport Stormwater Master Plan and Design, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Water design-build

As an increasingly popular delivery method within the water industry, AECOM’s design-build experts provide practical sustainable design solutions that meet each client’s requirements. Our professionals use advanced, innovative technologies and include energy conservation and environmental preservation in every project. We understand the complexities and potential challenges that may be encountered during any design-build

project. And we know how, when, and where to act to avert common problems and promote cost savings during construction. AECOM’s design-build professionals explore new possibilities and strive to lessen management, administrative, and coordination burdens as well as stress for our clients’ projects to provide long-term value.

Top: Sha Tin Water Treatment Works, Hong Kong

Bottom: Hilton Head Reverse Osmosis Brackish Water Treatment Plant, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, U.S.A.

Right: Dunore Point Water Facility—Dalriada Water Limited Consortium, Northern Ireland

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About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and collaborative technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and has annual revenue in excess of $6 billion.

More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

For more information about AECOM’s water capabilities, visit aecom.com/water.

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