Performance of DAF Thickening for FOG Removal in Liquid Soap Manufacturing
Michael Smith, PE co-authored an article in Journal of the New England Water Environment Association entitled “Performance of DAF Thickening for FOG Removal in Liquid Soap Manufacturing.” A contract manufacturer of soap and skincare products in Vermont needed to reduce its fats, oils, and grease (FOG) load to the local wastewater treatment plant in Essex. To achieve that goal, the manufacturer turned to a pretreatment process technology, dissolved air flotation (DAF), to lower the FOG prior to discharge to the town’s wastewater collection system.
Our New Richmond, VA Location
To better serve our Virginia clients, Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce a new office location in Richmond. Our address is: 1806 Summit Avenue, Suite 300 (Office 126) Richmond, VA.
Revitalizing a 19th-Century Island Schoolhouse with Sustainable HVAC Upgrades
By Scott Henriques, PE, LEED AP, CEM and James Barron What do you do with an historic, 1800s vintage, one-room schoolhouse experiencing destructive moisture infiltration on a small, sparsely populated island with a mostly solar microgrid? Why, mitigate the moisture and provide a modern, near-net zero HVAC system, of course. Such is the case for […]
Staying Afloat: Parking Lot Beats Runoff Challenges
A rule, known locally as the “Henry Hudson Rule,” brought roadblocks to project near Capital Repertory Theater in New York. By Amy McLean, RLA, ISA. LEED® GA; Kevin Kelly, RLA; Zachary Longo, PE After the Capital Repertory Theater near downtown Albany, New York wrapped up a recent project to revitalize its facilities, they had a […]
Shoring Up The Steep Banks At Levingston Cove
Achieving universal accessibility at Crystal Lake’s shoreline park By Cassie Bethoney One of only a few public parks along the shores of Crystal Lake, Louise Levingston Cove is a linear, half-acre public park located in a residential neighborhood. Crystal Lake, and Levingston Cove in particular, is a place of nostalgia, where people learned to fish […]
Harnessing earth’s energy: Using geothermal heating for efficient comfort and sustainability
Carrie Quagliaroli and Johanna Hall co-authored an article in NEREJ entitled “Harnessing earth’s energy: Using geothermal heating for efficient comfort and sustainability.” All New England states are making efforts to achieve reduced or Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and develop clean energy and climate plans for the future.
Modeling & Green Infrastructure Design Helps Reduce Nuisance Flooding in Major Commercial Area
Andrew Walker, PH, CFM and James Pearson, PE co-authored an article in Stormwater Solutions entitled “Modeling & Green Infrastructure Design Helps Reduce Nuisance Flooding in Major Commercial Area.” Climate change-driven increases in future precipitation are predicted to make flooding worse, leading to a redesign of the John Fitch Highway that will make the community more climate resilient.
Stone Soup: Building Resilient Parks One Ingredient at a Time
“Stone Soup,” authored by Cheri Ruane, FASLA, explores the concept of resilient parks and their significance in mitigating climate change impacts, one step at a time.
Design and Engineering Considerations for Splash Pads
Cheri Ruane and Mark Mariano co-authored an article in Parks & Recreation entitled “Design and Engineering Considerations for Splash Pads.”
ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for RMAT
Weston & Sampson has earned a National Recognition Award in the ACEC 56th annual EEAs for our role in the RMAT’s Climate Resilience Design Standards tool.
Presenting at NEWWA’s 2023 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition
Representatives of Weston & Sampson presenting at the New England Water Works Association’s 2023 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition, taking place April 5 – 6, 2022 at the Worcester DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Full-Scale Pilot Deployment and Accelerated Treatment Design Provides Rapid Response to PFAS Threats
Sara Francis and Blake Martin co-authored an article in Journal of NEWWA entitled “Full-Scale Pilot Deployment and Accelerated Treatment Design Provides Rapid Response to PFAS Threats.”
Weston & Sampson 2025 Promotions - Weston & Sampson would like to announce several key promotions within the company. Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their accomplishments! 
Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce the addition of MBD Consulting Engineers - Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce the addition of MBD Consulting Engineers to the Weston & Sampson family of companies.
We are excited to welcome Katie to our team as a Coastal & Environmental Engineer, based in South Carolina. Katie will be key in our efforts to strengthen coastal resiliency in the Southeast.
Katie specializes in shoreline restoration, dredging, stormwater modeling, and coastal resiliency planning. She has led field investigations, grant-funded research, and project permitting, utilizing advanced coastal, stormwater, and GIS modeling tools.
Join us in welcoming Katie to the team! 🌊✨ #CoastalResiliency #Engineering #Welcome
The new force main now carries flows from PS001 and/or PS002 directly to the Lower Berkeley treatment facility. Its increased capacity enables BCWS to meet the community’s growing collection needs. Weston & Sampson was happy to work on this project in collaboration with BCWS by providing design, bidding, and construction-phase services.