On March 29, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Utilities Director Ed Torres officially opened the Hamlin Water Reclamation Facility. This $114 million project will serve approximately 40,000 county residents and expand as the community grows. See more pictures and watch as Project Executive Drew Gumieny shares highlights and challenges.
“I would like to extend my appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of this project, particularly to the contractor and subcontractors,” said Director Torres. “This is a proud moment for all of us, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this facility will have on our community for years to come.”
Wharton-Smith provided general contracting services for the 5.0 MGD facility, including a preliminary treatment structure with screening, grit, and odor control. An activated sludge treatment train with BNR process and diffused aeration; process air blower system and building; secondary clarifiers and clarifier splitter box; plant pump stations; tertiary filters; chlorine contact tank; chemical feed and storage systems; sludge holding tanks, gravity belt thickener equipment, a five million gallon ground storage tank, and a variety of pumps (NRCY, Scum, RAS, WAS, VT Transfer, VT HSP).
Also included in this project are 3,600 linear feet of 36” diameter off-site force main and an off-site $8 million master pump station complete with a CIP wet well, electrical building, and odor control system.
Congratulations to the project team!
