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1MG Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation (Thomas Tank)

Arlington Heights, IL

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Overview

We provided professional engineering services for the repair and repainting of the 1.0-million-gallon radial arm elevated water storage tank. We did the evaluation, design engineering, bidding assistance, construction engineering, and construction observation services.

 

Scope

  • Specified full exterior containment for abrasive blast material containment and lead based paint abatement

  • Assisted Village with public outreach efforts due to the tank’s close proximity to residential homes and the lead based paint removal

  • Included an active cathodic protection system to minimize future corrosion in the interior-wet portion of the tank

  • Added a submersible tank mixer to eliminate stratification, improve water quality, and minimize the potential for icing

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Results

  • Prolonged the storage tank’s useful life by conducting preventative corrosion maintenance

  • Eliminated a potential lead-based paint exposure pathway from the Village’s public water system

  • Minimized residents’ concerns and questions by implementing a proactive public outreach campaign

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