Tank Design
Jenny Lind Elevated Steel Water Tank Valley Springs, CA
Domenichelli & Associates' provided design and engineering services for the replacement of Calaveras County's previously damaged water tank. D&A prepared the bid package for the purchase of the new proposed elevated tank and created plans and specifications for the single pedestal, steel water tank and associated structures. The design including associated piping and valves, SCADA and electrical controls. Completed in 2007.
Big Trees Tank Replacement – Calaveras County Water District
D&A provided design for two new glass-lined bolted steel tanks to replace the existing redwood tanks in the Big Trees system. The redwood tanks were located in a forested area and were a potential fire hazard. One of the new tanks is located on California State Parks owned property and required a revision to an existing easement. D&A assisted the District with coordination with State Parks to revise the easement and address environmental concerns.
Lower Outingdale Tank Replacement Design - El Dorado Irrigation District
As a result of a previous Tank Inspection and Repairs project, the Lower Outingdale tank was selected as a high priority replacement. The photo to the left shows the condition of the tank roof support rafters and demonstrates the general condition of the tank.
Backwash Tank Replacement Project – Grizzly Flats Community Services District
This project replaced an existing, aging bolted steel backwash tank at the Grizzly Flats Water Treatment Plant. The existing tank was marginal in size, causing occasional overflows of backwash water. The new tank is larger and of welded steel construction with an epoxy paint coating. New supply and discharge piping was installed with seismic isolation joints.