We see “sustainability” as the confluence of technical performance and the best possible of social, environmental and economic outcomes. From LEED and LID to reuse and waste-to-energy programs, we have sustainable solutions to optimize your project's footprint.
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A centrate treatment process creates end-product that can be marketed as a slow-release fertilizer from phosphorus and nitrogen - nutrients that would otherwise degrade the quality of receiving waters.
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A natural area park in the undeveloped property surrounding the Paerdergat Basin CSO Control Facility will provide a beautiful habitat for native flora and fauna.
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The LEED certified Bradley Avenue Water Treatment Plant in Champaign County, Illinois, is a model of sustainability, incorporating energy-efficient technology and demonstrating close regard for the environment.
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Upgrades to the Jupiter Nanofiltration Building will achieve a 40% reduction (about $250,000 annually) in power consumption, compared to a more conventional design.
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At the James A. Loughlin, Jr., WWTP, utilization of digester gas as a renewable energy source for electricity production results in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and $2.40 of value for each dollar invested.
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The urban Jones Creek Hammock Restoration project reduces sediment and other pollutant loadings to the Loxahatchee River Aquatic Preserve, while providing passive recreation and environmental education in a beautiful wetland.
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The University of Connecticut now uses highly treated wastewater in its on-campus Central Utilities Plant in the production of electricity, reducing UCONN's potable water needs.
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Best Management Practices throughout the Staten Island Bluebelt replace conventional storm sewers, saving New York City millions in construction costs and creating beautiful natural habitats.
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Hazen and Sawyer designed and operated the first indirect potable reuse project in the country that focused on surface water discharge and infiltration, as part of a regional South Florida effort to develop sustainable water supplies.
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The biosolids output from the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility thermal dryer has consistently met all the criteria for designation as a “Class A – Exceptional Quality” residuals product, a marketable product made from waste.
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The South Collier Regional Water Treatment Plant treats up to 20 mgd of brackish groundwater from the Hawthorn Aquifer to sustainably supply a growing population.
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A [[centrate treatment process]] creates end-product that can be marketed as a slow-release fertilizer from phosphorus and nitrogen - nutrients that would otherwise degrade the quality of receiving waters. -
A natural area park in the undeveloped property surrounding the [[Paerdergat Basin CSO Control Facility]] will provide a beautiful habitat for native flora and fauna. -
The [[LEED certified Bradley Avenue Water Treatment Plant]] in Champaign County, Illinois, is a model of sustainability, incorporating energy-efficient technology and demonstrating close regard for the environment. -
Upgrades to the [[Jupiter Nanofiltration Building]] will achieve a 40% reduction (about $250,000 annually) in power consumption, compared to a more conventional design. -
At the [[James A. Loughlin, Jr., WWTP]], utilization of digester gas as a renewable energy source for electricity production results in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and $2.40 of value for each dollar invested. -
The urban [[Jones Creek Hammock Restoration project]] reduces sediment and other pollutant loadings to the Loxahatchee River Aquatic Preserve, while providing passive recreation and environmental education in a beautiful wetland. -
The [[University of Connecticut]] now uses highly treated wastewater in its on-campus Central Utilities Plant in the production of electricity, reducing UCONN's potable water needs. -
Best Management Practices throughout the [[Staten Island Bluebelt]] replace conventional storm sewers, saving New York City millions in construction costs and creating beautiful natural habitats. -
Hazen and Sawyer designed and operated the [[first indirect potable reuse project]] in the country that focused on surface water discharge and infiltration, as part of a regional South Florida effort to develop sustainable water supplies. -
The biosolids output from the [[South Cary Water Reclamation Facility]] thermal dryer has consistently met all the criteria for designation as a “Class A – Exceptional Quality” residuals product, a marketable product made from waste. -
The [[South Collier Regional Water Treatment Plant]] treats up to 20 mgd of brackish groundwater from the Hawthorn Aquifer to sustainably supply a growing population.
Today, municipalities face a changing regulatory climate and a growing demand to provide performance benchmarking. This means an increased need to evaluate energy efficiency, seek carbon footprint reduction, and embrace a growing number and variety of sustainability initiatives. Hazen and Sawyer can help you find environmentally-sound, reliable, cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions to your environmental challenges.
To help clients make the best possible forward-thinking decisions in this climate, we have developed customized metrics and tools, such as Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) and Carbon Footprinting, that enable facility owners and operators to better assess the sustainability of their operations. Our LCA models and templates are customized to the types of systems our clients employ, enabling expedient and cost-effective quantification and comparison of environmental impacts of different treatment processes and products.
At Hazen and Sawyer, the key to implementing sustainable solutions is evaluating and designing with efficient and reliable technologies, with a focus on the financial incentives that often subsidize the most sustainable solutions for design. Using these principles, Hazen and Sawyer is committed to designing facilities that are environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient, sustainable, and safe.
As a pioneer in environmental engineering, we know facilities perform at their greatest level when they imitate nature. We stay at the forefront of green and sustainable architectural design, planning and developing projects in a manner that minimizes impacts on natural resources, such as water, air, fauna, and flora, often by mimicking natural processes. While LEED certification remains the client’s decision, we present design options based on LEED compliance for sustainable design, enabling our clients to consider the costs of design decisions at an early stage. This thoughtful approach allows clients to understand the holistic environmental impact and total carbon footprint of a project long before construction begins.