Cost recovery analysis studies including a comprehensive, independent cost recovery review of rates, fees and charges for the delivery of LRWS water and wastewater services, based on financial and customer consumption data. The rate analysis included a five (5) year projection based on growth, inflationary/indexed adjustments or other factors that may have a direct or indirect impact in the development of the projections. An additional analysis of various charges and fees including the water and wastewater rates, water and wastewater impact fees, fire service fees, water tap fees and wastewater tap fees was also be provided. The study included a comparative rate schedule for regional and statewide water and wastewater providers, and an examination of the existing rates, charges and fees, customer billing data, financial statements, bond requirements, capital improvement plans, cost recovery policies and other data that may be pertinent to a comprehensive analysis and development of the study.

Water and Sewer Rate Study, conducting a Capacity Fee Analysis, and preparing a Financial Feasibility Report. Recommendations were made, and subsequently adopted to implement a new rate structure for the City that better reflects the cost of service for each customer class, and provides for a more accurate distribution of water and sewer revenue.

AEC is providing an assessment of the existing wastewater treatment plant in order to evaluate plant performance and identify areas that are in need of upgrades, replacements, or operational adjustments in order to ensure future SCDHEC compliance. Additional services include an evaluation of the Jefferson Davis Academy (JDA) Subdivision Sewer System.

Engineering study to develop a wastewater service plan for an area consisting of approximately 500 acres. The scope of work involved an analysis of the proposed area to be served and included the development of future average and peak flowrates from the basin(s) as well as a generalized plan of service.

In connection with the Town of Lexington’s acquisition of the CWS I-20 Regional Wastewater System, a sewer system evaluation study and capital improvements plan was performed in order to identify the condition, capacity, location, and required future capital improvements for the system which includes approximately 101,000 LF of gravity sanitary sewer mains, 50,000 LF of force mains, 450 manholes, and 16 pump stations. The field data was collected by Town staff and then reviewed by AEC’s NASSCO Certified staff. In conjunction with gravity main inspection, a thorough inspection of all sixteen (16) pump stations was performed.

Preparation of a feasibility study and development of a comprehensive plan for the transformation of the entire USC campus into a globally recognized “smart energy campus” that thrives on sustainability and energy responsibility – producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions and reducing waste while cutting its deferred maintenance debt and providing new research and learning opportunities for students all funded by the avoidance cost of current energy expenditures.

AEC was retained to advise and assist the owner throughout the permitting process to design and construct a new wastewater system. As necessary, AEC principals meet with community leaders, community groups, governmental bodies, and regulatory entities to provide fact based educational materials on the scope of the project and the steps that are being undertaken by the owner to mitigate both the cost and environmental impacts of the project for all impacted parties.

Preparation of a technical memorandum. Services included engineering consulting necessary to perform an evaluation of Richland County’s Eastover Wastewater Treatment Plant to assess improvements required to the existing treatment equipment and unit processes in order to increase the average treatment capacity of the facility to 1.2 MGD.