The Truth About Groundwater in California

It is no secret that groundwater levels are dangerously low, but sustainable solutions remain elusive. Water scarcity is a pressing issue in a state which relies on groundwater availability for the majority of it's $54 billion agricultural industry, according to California's Department of Food and Agriculture. 40% of California's water supply is drafted from groundwater [...]

By |2019-09-11T14:36:57-07:00June 8th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Truth About Groundwater in California

So what is Groundwater? Why do I need to be concerned?

Groundwater is a vital resource that 50% of the United States relies upon as a source of drinking water; It is essential that we do not have contaminants in our water. Beneath the Earth’s surface, plumes of pollution that permeate through sedimentation and substrates of the Earth can sometimes find their way to overlap our [...]

By |2019-09-11T14:36:57-07:00March 31st, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on So what is Groundwater? Why do I need to be concerned?

How an Active Treatment System Works!

In construction, you move ahead with the best intentions, operate within the parameters of local/state/federal regulations, and do your best to keep costs down.  It is difficult to predict costs with unknown conditions that are ever present in construction; weather and what lies beneath the surface of your site.  Even with the most thorough geotechnical [...]

By |2019-09-11T14:36:57-07:00February 26th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on How an Active Treatment System Works!

El Niño and La Niña Explained

“El Niño is Coming…” You’ve heard the cries, the warnings, the doubts...what does it mean for you?  In short, it means be prepared for the sudden and prolonged weather events due to larger than normal precipitation occurrences. Develop a plan to keep your construction schedule moving. For more information about  “El Nino”, read on... Have a [...]

By |2019-09-11T14:36:57-07:00January 28th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on El Niño and La Niña Explained

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY Being in Northern California, you would think it is crazy for anyone to want rain not to come around. California seems to have been in a drought for ages now, but the fact that we are actually getting some rain provides much needed relief to numerous parts of the ecosystem.  Most [...]

By |2019-09-11T14:36:57-07:00December 16th, 2015|Blog|Comments Off on RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY

Whitney Ranch – Rocklin, CA

Whitney Ranch was a 1,600 Acre residential development in Rocklin, CA. On-site work was by Phil Reome Construction and subcontracted to Newland Communities. This was the first ATS project. In 2005/2006 ATS discharged 23,000,000 gallons of stormwater, while being 100% within the permit limits.

By |2014-08-28T14:39:15-07:00April 23rd, 2012|Blog, Customer Projects|Comments Off on Whitney Ranch – Rocklin, CA

Village 23 — Greenbriar Homes – Lincoln, CA

Village 23 was a residential development by Greenbriar Homes Communities on approximately 22 acres in Lincoln, CA. The site sits on a bluff overlooking the rest of the Catta Verdera Community in Twelve Bridges. The Sensitivity of this site was derived from its proximity to a protected stream and the high potential for sediment erosion. [...]

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Thunder Valley Casino – Lincoln, CA

Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA was adding on in 2009-2010. ATS was hired by Thunder Mountain Enterprises, Inc. to design a 500 GPM stormwater system to treat runoff from a 36 acre build site. The Casino had an existing 3 million gallon storage capacity in an onsite basin. From November 2008 thru April 2008 [...]

By |2012-04-23T14:05:47-07:00April 23rd, 2012|Customer Projects|Comments Off on Thunder Valley Casino – Lincoln, CA

Sam’s Club – Sacramento, CA

Sam’s Club was a 10 acre commercial property. ATS was hired by Moorefield Construction to setup a system. Due to the size of the site ATS installed a Mobile Active Treatment System (MATS) unit along with a 21,000 pretreatment tank. The stormwater system was a Chitosan Enhanced Sand Filtration System and also had the capability [...]

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Napa Riverfront – Napa, CA

Napa Riverfront was 1.5 acre development located on the Napa River and the area is subject to tidal fluctuations of between 8 and 9 feet twice each day. The groundwater level needed to be lowered to 50 feet below the surface with wellpoint dewatering to support the construction of subterranean garage and multi-story structure. The [...]

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