[미국] 에버글레이드의 수질 복원을 위해 폭우 관리 

Parsons Brinkerhoff은 에버글레이드의 수질 복원 프로젝트와 관련된 건설 관리 서비스를 위한 계약을 남부 플로리다 물 관리 지구(SFWMD)에 의해 입찰받았다.

C-44 저수지·폭우 처리 지역(STA)프로젝트는 에버글레이드를 포함하는 중앙과 남부 플로리다의 수자원 보존과 보호, 재생을 위한 장기 계획인 포괄적인 에버글레이드 복원 계획(CERP)의 한 부분이다.
이 프로젝트는 최근 어귀로 방출되고 있는 영양류염, 살충제와 제초제, 다른 오염원을 제거해 수질을 향상시킬 예정이다. 또한 배출되는 수압을 줄여서 폭우동안의 생태계 피해를 최소화할 생각이다.

Parsons Brinckerhoff has been awarded a contract by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for construction management services relating to a water quality restoration project in the Everglades.

The C-44 Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) Project is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), which sets out a long-term plan for restoring, protecting and preserving the water resources of central and southern Florida, including the Everglades.

The C-44 Canal discharges into the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Lucie Estuary. In the last several years, high levels of polluted stormwater runoff have affected the recreational interests and livelihoods of local residents and businesses. The purpose of the C-44 Reservoir/STA project is to build wetlands, canals, culverts, discharge structures, and embankments that will capture local runoff from the C-44 Basin, treat it naturally, and return it to the C-44 Canal.

This project will improve water quality by reducing the level of nutrients, pesticides, herbicides, and other pollutants currently discharged into the estuary. The project will also reduce the force of the water being released, so that damage to the ecosystem is minimized during storms.

Under its contract, Parsons Brinckerhoff will support the SFWMD by ensuring the STA is constructed to proper standards so that it meets the established water quality goals.

 

[출처 = Water World/ 2014년 5월 12일]