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Developing a lead service line inventory and replacement plan for a metropolitan water provider

Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Offices
Client
  • JXN Water
Partners
  • BlueConduit
  • Ace Pipe Cleaning

JXN Water System Engineering Services

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water utilities to complete an inventory of service line materials. This is a complex task requiring a thorough review of a utility’s records and reconciling what’s currently in the ground, all while under a major regulatory deadline. Acting as an extension of JXN Water’s team, we provided an inventory of service line materials to identify possible lead in the water distribution system.

As part of the process of digitizing 20,000 historical records and building out a geographic information system (GIS) from scratch, we’re documenting service line materials as we encounter them on record drawings—for over 400 addresses and 55 public schools. We also built an interim work order system that captures data from multiple contractors performing repair and replacement work throughout the city. To assist with lead service line (LSL) inventory development, we’re working with BlueConduit to input the field data from all ongoing work in Jackson to leverage predictive modeling.

With a long-term system in place, the team can plan for and replace lead service lines as they encounter them. Ultimately, all information will be catalogued in Esri’s AcrGIS LSL Inventory solution (an online database that utilities use to identify lead in their systems) and hosted on JXN Water’s website. 

Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Offices
Client
  • JXN Water
Partners
  • BlueConduit
  • Ace Pipe Cleaning

Stantec is working with JXN Water to design improvements and repair the water system for long-term stability. The team is developing a GIS and digital map of the entire system.

Meet Our Team

Pat Brown, Senior Principal, Senior Project Manager

Working in this industry is akin to being a detective. You have to quickly solve the mystery to restore the services people depend on.

Brendan O'Brien, Project Manager, Water

My passion? I care about the water quality in my community—I like knowing that our work makes a difference, whether large-scale or small.

Meredith Degner, GIS Analyst

My passion? Producing quality data to help our teams and clients make informed decisions—driving positive change and increasing efficiency.

Charles Smith, Senior Construction Manager

I have been in our clients’ position and understand the challenges of water system operation.

Samantha Hensley, GIS Analyst

I am passionate about producing accurate and informed spatial data to empower communities and promote a sustainable and equitable society.

Pat Brown

Senior Principal, Senior Project Manager

Brendan O'Brien

Project Manager, Water

Meredith Degner

GIS Analyst

Charles Smith

Senior Construction Manager

Samantha Hensley

GIS Analyst

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