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 […]
San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant: Walls Are Going Up! If you’ve passed by the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant construction site lately, you may have noticed a lot of activity—though much of the biggest progress has been happening behind the scenes. Over the past several months, crews have been preparing for one of […]
San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant Administration Facility: A Blend Function and Cultural Respect The Administration Facility serves as the primary public entry and operational hub for the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant. Developed in spring 2025 and refined with input from the Bureau of Reclamation, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, and other stakeholders throughout […]
From Raw Water to Tap: The Complex Piping System Behind the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP) Have you ever wondered how water moves through a treatment plant before it reaches your tap? An extensive network of piping is required at the SJLWTP, to move the various flow streams essential for producing drinking water. […]
San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant – Jacobs’ Quality Assurance-Quality Control Program Jacobs’ Quality Assurance-Quality Control Program (QA-QC) is designed to comply with the project specifications for all construction activities. An open and collaborative three-phase (initial, preparatory, and follow-up) meeting approach allows the team to identify and resolve potential issues before work begins. Adjustments can […]
Robert Kirk, Principal Hydrologist, with the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources, recently shared a personal story that underscores the significance of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project for the Diné people. Robert’s story is a testament to resilience, tradition, and the enduring connection to homeland. “To me, Water is scared and water access has […]