San Juan Lateral Water Treatment: Rapid Mix, Flocculation, and Sedimentation The pretreatment system consists of rapid mixers, flocculation basins, and sedimentation basins that work together to remove suspended solids (turbidity) and organic matter (total organic carbon) through coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation before the water goes to the filtration process. The schematic provides more information about […]
San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant: A Key Component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project The San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP) is one of the most significant components of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. Jacobs is responsible for the design, construction, startup, testing, commissioning, and short-term operation of a new 18.8 million gallons […]
Maintaining Quality at SJLWTP Through Expert Inspections Special inspections are a key part of the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP) project and vital for maintaining quality, reducing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance on complex construction projects. Their rigorous oversight helps prevent failures and supports successful project delivery. Special inspections focus on critical materials […]
Building Skills, Leadership, and Lasting Opportunity in the Navajo Nation As the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP), the largest project included in the overall Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, delivers life-changing access to clean, reliable water, the Design-Build Team’s commitment extends beyond building infrastructure. The Design-Build Team is ensuring the project creates a […]
San Juan Lateral System Planning and Readiness Activities While the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP) is not expected to begin delivering water until the end of 2028, Jacobs and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) have already initiated planning and system readiness activities. Once the SJLWTP and the San Juan Lateral (SJL) conveyance […]