Water Utility Temperature Impact Study
Client:
Confidential Water Utility
Project Type:
Environmental & Regulatory
Location:
United States
Key Takeaways
Temperatures Impacting Equipment
Worker Safety an Increasing Concern
Extreme Temperatures Higher Than Expected
About the Project
Climate Change Impacts on Water Utilities
Water utilities are facing climate change impacts on multiple fronts including impacts of temperature on water treatment processes, impacts of severe weather on the plants themselves, and temperature impacts on worker safety and equipment life. The objective of this study was to determine the extent of these issues across multiple geographic areas and multiple climate scenarios.
Resilient Analytics was the consultant in this effort tasked with determining the risk to utilities in five geographic regions. The team was focused on impacts from rising temperatures to both worker safety and critical equipment. Costs associated with increased risk of accidents as well as increased breaks were determined for workers. Equipment degradation due to heat provided the technical focus.
Resilient Analytics developed new functionality to analyze equipment degradation in unconditioned spaces to reflect conditions within utility plants. The team also expanded health impacts by developing costs associated with increased accident risk due to extreme heat. The team developed localized functions to reflect the differences between climate zones and projected temperature increases.
Solutions
At Stanley Consultants, we understand that planning and consulting include every aspect of engineering. Using advanced tools and methods, we deliver designs and master plans focused on longevity, resilience and sustainability to address today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.
At Stanley Consultants, we help clients navigate the complex world of environmental regulations and the challenges of a changing climate through proactive and sustainable environmental engineering solutions. Our team of engineering consultants provides comprehensive support services and innovative solutions to stay compliant and protect the environment. As a leading environmental engineering firm, we're dedicated to guiding your projects toward a sustainable and resilient future.
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