by devadmin | May 6, 2020 | Flooding, Storm Water
Served as technical expert on a law suit involving the failure of a stormwater pump station in a subdivision in the lower East Bay. The station flooded out when excessive flows reached the site through a gap in the levees along the adjoining stream. Concluded that the...
by devadmin | May 6, 2020 | Water Systems
Provided expert advice in a case in which a gasket blew out in a 600 PSI reclaimed water line. Reviewed previous reports by the agency and by outside consultants. Issues in the case included the substitution of gaskets and possible stretching of stainless steel bolts...
by devadmin | May 6, 2020 | Water Systems
Expert analysis and advice. When a worker attempted to work on an air release valve, the valve blew loose from a high pressure reclaimed water line severely injuring the worker. Reviewed the reports from OSHA, the agency and other parties. Observed in photographs...
by devadmin | May 6, 2020 | Water Systems
Provided technical expertise on a case in which a tenant in a mobile home on an agricultural property sued due to a contaminated water supply and an overflowing septic tank/leach field system. Determined that the property owner’s house was being served with the same...
by devadmin | May 6, 2020 | Water Systems
Prepared a report for an attorney representing an insurance company on a situation where a house owner in San Mateo County alleged that a high groundwater level and the presence of coliform organisms in the groundwater were caused by leaks in the water system and/or a...
