Mobilizing rapid response at scale
The team submitted a proposal within 48 hours, secured notice to proceed the next day, and mobilized crews within three days to begin restoring critical water services for affected communities.
Client
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Practices
Markets
USACE deploys rapid turbidity solution to restore Asheville's water system
Hurricane Helene severely impacted Asheville, North Carolina, driving extreme turbidity levels in the Burnett Reservoir and leaving the community without potable water. In response, the USACE Wilmington District selected CDM Smith, in joint venture with Ahtna, to deliver emergency turbidity reduction services. Leveraging long-standing collaboration and rapid response expertise, the team was tasked with restoring water quality quickly through an accelerated, integrated design-build approach under urgent timelines.
Delivering large-scale treatment fast
A 25 mgd mobile water treatment system was designed and constructed within just 20 days, enabling a rapid return of safe and reliable drinking water for Asheville residents.
Client
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Asheville, North Carolina