Barnes, Ferland & Associates, Inc. (BFA) performed the complete design and permitting of a water  treatment system for Belmere Elementary School in the City of Windermere in southwest Orange County. The water treatment system provided chlorinated potable water from a well source to the 850 pupil school. Chlorination of the water is accomplished using relatively safe sodium hypochlorite. The BFA design system included a hydropneumatic tank, a chlorine/control panel building, a well pump, fencing, top of well details, and all piping and appurtenances required to ensure smooth operation of the system. BFA also provided a complete plan for the drilling of the potable water well and provided an engineering report.

Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. (BFA) provides the City of Maitland Water Department general water consultant services on an as-needed basis. Specific projects completed include:

• Preparation of a cross-connection control program;
• Preparation of a corrosion control evaluation report and FDEP general construction permit application;
• Preparation of a confined space entry program/procedures;
• Water distribution system hydraulic analysis and identification of improvements required to connect the existing private utility facilities to the City’s system. This assignment included participation at a public workshop for affected residents;
• Design, permitting and construction management of 4500 gpm lower Floridan aquifer well;