엔지니어링, 기획 및 컨설팅 서비스 분야에서 세계적 리더인 마이클 베이커 인터내셔널(Michael Baker International)은 유타 교통부(Utah Department of Transportation, UDOT)의 복잡하고 전국적인 주 전체의 문제를 해결하기 위해 수질과 수자원 관리에 광범위한 전문 지식을 적용한다.

회사 전문가들은 UDOT가 운영하는 100개 이상의 유지보수 및 장비시설을 위한 포괄적인 폭우 관리 계획과 개별적인 폭풍 수질 오염 방지 계획을 개발하고자 UDOT와 함께 작업하고 있다.

마이클 베이커의 유타 운영 부사장 겸 간부는 "효과적인 폭우 관리는 물 공급 보호부터 오염을 줄이기 위한 홍수 방지까지 크고 작은 사회를 위해 중요한 임무"라고 말했다.

또한 "마이클 베이커는 캘리포니아와 애리조나의 많은 지자체와 캘리포니아 교통국(Caltran)을 위해 복잡한 폭우관리 계획을 개발하여 보여준 경험이 있다"며 "국내에서 인정받는 우리의 전문가들이 이제 UDOT의 문제 해결을 돕기 위해 자신들의 지식을 적용할 것"이라고 말했다.

아울러 "우리의 해결책은 EPA 준수뿐만 아니라 앞으로 기대되는 성장 분야에서 부분적으로 예상되는 수요에도 초점울 맞추고 있다"고 밝혔다.

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MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO DEVELOP STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, is applying its broad expertise in water quality and water management to solve a complex statewide challenge for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).

Company experts are working with UDOT to develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan and individual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for more than 100 maintenance and equipment facilities operated by UDOT.

"Effective stormwater management is a critical mandate for communities large and small -- from protecting the water supply and preventing flooding to reducing pollution," said Mike Arens, vice president and office executive for Michael Baker’s Utah operations. "Michael Baker has demonstrated experience in developing intricate stormwater management plans for Caltrans and a number of municipalities in California and Arizona, and our nationally recognized experts are now applying their knowledge to help UDOT solve their challenges. Our solution is focused on EPA compliance as well as the anticipated demands of tomorrow, particularly in areas that are expecting growth in the years to come."

The Michael Baker-led team has completed an evaluation of UDOT’s facilities statewide to gather data for the development and updating of stormwater pollution prevention plans. They have also been developing standard operating procedures and design guidelines for future pollution prevention measures along with a comprehensive training program for all UDOT facility personnel.

The next phase of the project, recently awarded to Michael Baker, involves mapping UDOT’s storm drain systems and outfall locations statewide. The mapping project will help to fill gaps in the initial drainage GIS data collection. A complete inventory of storm drains in the state will help UDOT manage the performance of storm drains and monitor potential pollution discharge in compliance with the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) MS4 Storm Water Discharge Permit.

As a national leader in the field, Michael Baker experts are focused on the engineering, science and environmental aspects of stormwater management, possessing the highest level of expertise in research and implementation as well as practical application. This approach enables the company to create customized solutions for clients in public, private and regulatory sectors across the globe.

[출처 = Water World/ 2016년 8월 2일]