Hamlet of Glenfield Water and Sewer System Improvements

What Was the Challenge?

The Hamlet of Glenfield’s water and sewer systems were experiencing widespread age-related deterioration that affected service reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. The water distribution system, originally constructed in 1975 with a 1995 extension, suffered from frequent water service breaks, failing valves, and aging water mains. The groundwater supply, while meeting water quality standards, could not reliably meet maximum daily demand, and the water treatment plant’s piping and valving were in poor condition.

At the same time, the Town’s sanitary sewer treatment system was required to add effluent disinfection by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The wastewater treatment plant was also experiencing flows nearing its designed maximum daily flow rate which warranted an expansion. In addition, a pump station located within the collection system was nearing the end of its useful life and needed to be replaced.

How did Barton & Loguidice Provide a Solution?

B&L delivered a coordinated program of water and sewer upgrades to address system deficiencies throughout the Hamlet of Glenfield. For the water system, B&L designed and oversaw the replacement of approximately 5,500 linear feet of water mains, valves, hydrants, and full-service connections, including new cellular-read water meters. A new groundwater well was installed, and a new water treatment plant was constructed. The new water treatment plant includes a reverse osmosis skid which will provide water softening to improve the aesthetic quality of the water. A generator with automatic transfer switch was installed at the new water treatment plant to provide emergency backup power. All three of the Glenfield Water District’s production wells were improved with new electrical components, well pumps, pitless units, controls, and provisions for backup power. A new telemetry system was installed for all water district components.

For the sewer system, B&L conducted a study to evaluate various methods of effluent disinfection. The study also recommended installing a new 20,000-gallon septic tank and two new sand media filters to expand the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant while also replacing the aging pump station within the collection system. B&L designed and oversaw the construction of the ultraviolet light disinfection system located within a covered precast concrete vault as well as the new 20,000-gallon septic tank and two sand media filters with associated yard piping. The pump station improvements will be completed by the end of 2025.

Why Was This Project a Success?

Through a coordinated approach to water and sewer system upgrades, the Town of Martinsburg significantly improved service reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term system resilience. New water mains, service connections, and a supplemental groundwater source strengthened overall water supply and distribution performance, while the new treatment plant, with RO treatment, will further enhance water quality and operational efficiency.

Simultaneously, the wastewater treatment plant is now in compliance with the effluent disinfection requirement issued by NYS DEC. In addition, the plant has the available capacity to accommodate growth within the Hamlet of Glenfield, and the collection system will function more reliably with the new pump station.