SUFFOLK, VA — Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) has chosen Garney as the design-builder for the Nansemond SWIFT Facility, an advanced water treatment facility in Suffolk, Virginia. Garney leads the project team, which includes Tetra Tech as the lead design engineer, Carollo Engineers specializing in advanced treatment design, and MEB as a contractor partner.
This project is part of HRSD's Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), ensuring a sustainable groundwater source for Eastern Virginia while addressing critical environmental challenges. SWIFT aims to reduce nutrient discharge into the Chesapeake Bay, replenish Potomac Aquifer groundwater levels, combat sea-level rise, protect against saltwater intrusion, and support Virginia's economy with essential water resources for businesses.
The Nansemond SWIFT Facility will use advanced treatment methods like biofiltration, granular activated carbon, and ultraviolet disinfection to convert wastewater into high-quality drinking water, known as SWIFT Water. This treated water will replenish the Potomac Aquifer, eastern Virginia's primary groundwater source, through 19 managed recharge wells. Strengthening the aquifer's resilience supports local ecosystems and ensures a reliable water supply for Eastern Virginia's businesses, agriculture, and communities.
"The new Nansemond SWIFT Facility marks the culmination of a multiphase site program," said Lauren Zuravnsky, Director of Design and Construction for SWIFT. "It represents another key success in fulfilling our promise of reducing nutrient loads in Hampton Roads' waterways and ensuring clean water resources for future generations."
By 2032, SWIFT plans to replenish the Potomac Aquifer with up to 50 million gallons of SWIFT Water daily, greatly reducing HRSD’s discharge to local waterways. This initiative is crucial for reducing nutrient levels in the Chesapeake Bay and addressing land subsidence caused by excessive groundwater extraction, which significantly contributes to efforts to mitigate sea-level rise.
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The Nansemond SWIFT Facility is expected to begin operation in 2029.
