Water Membranes Systems combines engineering, equipment expertise, and field experience to deliver practical membrane treatment projects from design through installation and operation.
Water Membranes Systems was started in 2014 to design and build a small membrane treatment system for Paris, Virginia. Fauquier WSA is the owner.
The project began with a Preliminary Engineering Report prepared by a local consultant, which recommended the installation of a small ultrafiltration (UF) membrane treatment facility. The PER listed a total project budget of $750,000, but Fauquier WSA did not have the budget available for the project.
WSA reached out to Water Membranes Systems to design and submit for approval a membrane treatment system, including the building and all associated appurtenances. WSA had its own construction crew, and working in concert with Water Membranes Systems, was able to build and install the 60-gpm UF membrane system for a total price of $330,000.
The Design/Build approach provides several important advantages over the traditional Design/Bid/Build process.
The Design/Build approach allows projects to be completed in approximately 40–50% of the time it takes to build a facility using the traditional Design/Bid/Build approach.
Project budgets are established during the Preliminary Engineering Report phase, and Design/Build pricing is developed below the budgeted numbers whenever possible.
Because the design is developed by the Design/Build team, potential issues can be identified and addressed before construction, helping minimize change orders.
When issues arise, all parties are part of the project team. Solutions are developed through consensus, helping resolve problems efficiently and eliminating unnecessary finger-pointing between project participants.
Water Membranes Systems has partnered with various Design/Build groups comprised of General Contractors and Engineering Firms to successfully design and build membrane treatment plants at treatment capacities of:
Membrane treatment plant design and construction experience at the half-million-gallon-per-day scale.
Experience supporting larger membrane treatment facilities through integrated Design/Build delivery.
Experience designing and building membrane treatment facilities at capacities of four million gallons per day.
Water Membranes Systems has also partnered with municipalities on progressive Design/Build projects that have upgraded and expanded existing membrane plant capacities.
Water Membranes Systems provides the technical capabilities necessary to support membrane treatment projects throughout the project life cycle.
We provide systems engineering to develop practical treatment solutions based on project requirements and operating objectives.
Our team provides membrane treatment plant design, including the treatment system, building requirements, and associated equipment and appurtenances.
We provide controls design and implementation to ensure the treatment system operates according to the requirements of the selected membrane technology and overall plant design.
We provide membrane module installation services for both new membrane systems and replacement membrane projects.
Our team provides technical and operational support to help owners and operators maintain reliable plant performance throughout the life of the facility.
By bringing engineering, construction coordination, equipment, and technical expertise together, the Design/Build approach allows project teams to work toward a common objective from the beginning.
For municipalities and water treatment owners, this approach can provide:
Faster project delivery
Better cost control
Fewer change orders
Improved coordination
Direct communication between project participants
Faster resolution of construction and technical issues
A single team working toward successful project completion
Water Membranes Systems works alongside owners, municipalities, engineering firms, and General Contractors to deliver membrane treatment projects that are practical, efficient, and built for long-term performance.
From the initial design through construction, membrane installation, controls implementation, and operational support, Water Membranes Systems brings practical membrane treatment expertise to every stage of the project.
Our Design/Build experience allows us to identify issues early, coordinate solutions efficiently, and keep the project focused on the owner's objectives.
Whether you're planning a new membrane treatment facility or upgrading and expanding an existing plant, Water Membranes Systems can provide the engineering, design, controls, membrane installation, and technical support needed to move your project forward.
