APALACHICOLA

APALACHICOLA CASE STUDY

Project Overview

Client: City of Apalachicola

Location: Apalachicola, Florida, USA

Challenge: Upgrade aging wastewater systems to address inflow, infiltration, and storm resilience while protecting the region’s vital waterways and fishing industry.

Key Outcomes:

  • Enhanced system resilience to extreme weather events.
  • Reduction in inflow and infiltration.
  • Support for long-term community development.

Introduction

The City of Apalachicola, Florida, faced significant challenges due to its aging wastewater infrastructure, which was prone to inflow and infiltration (I&I) and vulnerable to extreme weather events, including tropical storms and hurricanes. These issues threatened both the local environment and the fishing industry, vital to the community’s economy.

In response, the city implemented a solution involving vacuum sewerage systems and real-time monitoring technology. This upgrade enhanced the system’s resilience to weather events, reduced I&I, and protected water quality. The project has not only safeguarded vital ecosystems but also provided long-term economic and operational benefits for Apalachicola’s future growth and development.

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Problem / Challenge

Apalachicola faced significant issues:

  • Aging infrastructure plagued by inflow and infiltration (I&I).
  • Vulnerability to tropical storms and hurricanes.
  • Threats to water quality from surcharges and overflows.

Solution

Vacuum Sewerage and Monitoring Systems:

  1. Real-time monitoring of vacuum pressure and flow volume.
  2. Resilient design to manage high water tables and storm surges.
  3. Cost-effective alternative to traditional gravity-based systems.

Implementation

Key Features:

  • Proactive issue detection using Flovac Monitoring System (FMS).
  • Reduced system overload during extreme weather.
  • Improved efficiency with data-driven insights.

Community Impact:

  • Safeguarded the region’s waterways and fishing industry.
  • Enhanced public health through reliable wastewater management.

Results

  1. Environmental Protection: Proactive monitoring reduced sanitary sewer overflows.
    • Improved water quality and ecosystem stability.
  1. Operational Resilience: Infrastructure now withstands severe weather impacts.
  2. Economic Benefits: Cost savings through reduced I&I and optimized operations.
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Client Testimonial

We’re able to know where we have a problem, sometimes even before we get an alarm from our vacuum station auto-dialer.

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