Insite Preliminary Wastewater Engineering Report dated July 11%2C 2024
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Preliminary Wastewater Engineering Report
For
1 Croton Point
Croton Point Ave.
Prepared By
Insite Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C.
Water Engineering Report – 1 Croton Point
wwer24154.doc
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Project Description
The subject project consists of a proposed 100-unit, for sale affordable condominium
development consisting of 46 one-bedroom and 54 two-bedroom homes in a to be constructed 5-
story building with requisite parking and amenities (the “Development”) to be located on lands
fronting on Croton Point Avenue consisting of (i) Tax Map Parcels 79.17-1-5 & 3 owned by the
Village (“Lot A”); and (ii) Tax Map Parcel 79.17-1-3 owned by Croton Point Realty Inc (the “CPR
Parcel”). Lot A is currently in use as a Village commuter parking lot. The CPR Parcel is improved
with an office building which is proposed to be demolished for the Development.
The proposed brick and metal panel building will be served by 100 parking spaces to be
located in a below grade parking level and two outdoor parking areas, including five (5) Level 2 EV
charging stations. Amenities within the building will include a community room, a fitness center, a
co-working lounge, a bike storage room and a roof-top deck providing expansive scenic views
overlooking Croton Point Bay and the Hudson River.
Sustainable building design features will likely include full electrification, solar readiness, high
efficiency HVAC equipment (cold climate air source heat pumps) and appliances (Energy Star
Multifamily New Construction Program) and low-flow water fixtures.
In total the property consists of 1.8 ± acres and is located in the LI (Light Industrial with a
Transoriented Development Overlay) zoning district, the Village of Corton-on-Hudson Water District
and the Ossining Sanitary Sewer District.
1.2
Existing Site Conditions
The subject project is located on Croton Point Avenue across from Veterans Plaza in the
Village of Croton-On-Hudson. As previously stated, the site currently exists as a Village
Parking lot and commercial development with several buildings, parking areas, walkways, and
other appurtenances. It currently exists as some office buildings as well as overflow parking for
the Croton-Harmon train station.
1.3 Proposed Site Conditions
It is proposed to construct a 21,500 sf ± (footprint area) affordable condominium development
with associated parking and various site appurtenances. The new five-story building will contain one
hundred units. There will be 46 one-bedroom units and 54 two-bedroom units. Amenity spaces will also
be constructed which will be used by the residents of the building. As part of the proposed
development, there will be a new sewer service connection to the building, pump station, and
valve pit. The new sewer service will exit the building on the west side and will tie into the
existing 8” polyethylene force main on Croton Point Ave. The sewer flow in the new sewer
service lines will be greater than 2,000 gallons per day (gpd), thus requiring a permit from the
Westchester County Department of Health. (WCDOH).
2.0
PROJECT DESIGN FLOWS
Design maximum daily wastewater flows for the proposed project, are based on the hydraulic
loading rates given in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
publication Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Wastewater Treatment Works – 2014 (DEC
14). The design maximum daily water use is a conservative design flow on which the water
infrastructure will be designed. This value does not represent the average daily flow which is
expected to be substantially less.
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The design flow rates for the residential units are based on the number of bedrooms per the
tables below. The following table calculates the hydraulic loading rates and the design flow rates
(gallons per day or gpd) for the proposed project:
Table 2.1: Croton Point Ave. - Design Maximum Daily Flow Rate
Proposed Use
# of Units
Hydraulic Loading Rate
Design Maximum Daily Flow
(gpd)
One Bedroom Units
46 Units
110 gpd/bedroom
5,060
Two Bedroom Units
54 Units
110 gpd/bedroom
11,880
Total
16,940
The anticipated design average daily flows for the project are expected to be significantly less
than the design maximum daily flow rate. The design maximum daily flows represent conservative
flows to ensure that the proposed sewer service line is designed with an ample factor of safety.
The anticipated actual flows are based on anticipated occupancy rates and measured data for
water use. Statistical data (obtained from Rutgers University, Center for Urban Policy Research,
Residential Demographic Multipliers, June 2006) for the average number of occupants in rental
units (based on number of bedrooms) was used to calculate the expected number of residents
anticipated for the project as shown in the table below. Data from the American Water Works
Association (AWWA) Water Conservation Division Subcommittee Report, Water Conservation
Measurement Metrics Guidance Report, dated January 2010 shows that the average in home water
use is 69.3 gpd per person. This number is reduced to 43.5 gpd per person when water saving
fixtures are used, which is the case for this project. The following table below will be used to
calculate flow to the existing sewer main. The 45 gpd per person was used to calculate the
proposed anticipated average daily design as water saving fixtures will be used. See the table
below for the calculation of the design average daily flow rates in the existing and proposed
conditions.
Table 2.3: Croton Point Ave. - Proposed Design Average Daily Flow Rate
Proposed Use
Occupancy
Rate
Total
Anticipated
Residents
Water Use
Per Resident
(gpd)
Water Use
(gpd)
46 – One Bedroom Units
1.86 people/unit
43.5
3,741
54 –Two Bedroom Units
1.88 people/unit
43.5
4,437
Total Anticipated Wastewater Generated (gpd)
8,178
As demonstrated above, through the use of water saving fixtures as required by current
building code, a design maximum flow of 16,940 gpd is proposed for the project, while the actual
anticipated flows are 8,178 gpd.
The peak hourly flow is calculated using a peaking factor that is based on the maximum daily
design flow. A peaking factor of four will be used for the project based on Figure 1 from
Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities.
Peak Hourly Domestic Flow
16,940 gpd ÷ (24 hr/day) ÷ (60 min/hr) = 11.8 gallons per minute (gpm)
Peak Hourly Flow = 11.8 gpm x 4 = 47 gpm
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Although the anticipated flows (average daily design flow) for the project is significantly lower than
the design maximum daily flows, the Peak Hourly Flow based on the design maximum daily flows
are used for the design of the system. This provides a factor of safety in the proposed design.
3.0
PROPOSED COLLECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND CONNECTION TO WESTCHESTER
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMETAL FACILITIES SYSTEM
A gravity sewage collection and conveyance system consisting of 8-inch diameter PVC SDR 35
sewer mains and precast concrete manholes will be installed onsite and will connect the building to the
proposed pump station. The sewage collection and conveyance system will flow by gravity to an onsite
pump station. A duplex pump station is proposed to be installed and will connect to the 8-inch forcemain
with a proposed connection manhole. A backup generator will be provided to power the pumps in the
event of power failure.
All PVC SDR 35 pipe will contain rubber push on gaskets at pipe connections. Sewer manholes
will be installed at all bends for access and maintenance. The proposed sewer forcemain will consist of
PVC SDR 21 pipe. All sewer manholes will have exterior asphalt coating and contain watertight
connections at all pipe connections. Cleanouts will be provided on each sewer service connection just
outside of the townhomes. All sewer mains will be pressure tested, and all manholes vacuum tested in
accordance with the Recommended Standards for Wastewater Treatment Works.
4.0
PUMP STATION DESIGN
The pump station will be sized to convey at a minimum the peak hourly flow from the subject
project. The pumps will need to achieve this flow rate while pumping against the static and friction heads
in the system. A simultaneous use analysis will be performed to ensure the proposed pump station will
not be affected by or affect the other pumps in the system.
4.1
Pumps and Pump Controls
Duplex submersible grinder pumps have been designed to convey the sewage flow contributing
to each pump station generated from the proposed development. The pumps will be housed in a six-
foot diameter wet well. The submersible pumps will be controlled via a liquid level probe in the wet
well that will turn the pumps on or off depending on the water level within the wet well. The pump
controller will also alternate the lead/lag designation of the pumps. Additionally, a backup float system
will be provided to operate the pumps independent of the probe controls in the event of a probe
control system failure.
4.2
Pump Design Criteria
As discussed above, the pump design is based on the average design flow reaching the
pump station and a peaking factor of 4.0. The static head and losses associated with bends,
entrance and exit losses and valves to calculate a total dynamic head (TDH) at the peak flow using
a Hazen-Williams “C “value of 120. The specific flows and TDHs for the pump station will be
designed as the overall project design advances.
4.3
Pump Controls
A submersible level control system is proposed for the pump station. This system is
composed of a submersible level transducer to control and monitor the operation of the duplex
pump station and provide lead-lag automatic alternation, high and low level alarms (Visual and
Audible). Elevations for low level alarm, both pumps off, lead pump on, lag pump on, and high level
alarm will be established as the project design advances.
In the event that the primary control system fails to operate the pumps, and the wet well level
rises above the high-level alarm set point, a back-up float pump control system will override the
primary pump controller and take over control of the pumps. Upon the liquid level reaching 6
inches above the “high level alarm”, the back-up float will turn on both the lead and lag (after 45
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second delay for lag) pumps. Upon the liquid level reaching 6 inches below the low alarm,” a
backup float will simultaneously turn both pumps off. The station will continue to operate in this
mode until the alarm condition is corrected and the primary pump control system has been placed
back into operation.
4.4
Wet Well
The pump station wet well has been designed based on the average daily flow reaching the
pump station. The pump dose volume for each pump station is set to provide less than 30-minute
detention time, at the average daily flow as recommended by Recommended Standards for
Wastewater Facilities. The maximum pump dose volume will be determined by multiplying the
average daily flow by 30 minutes.
4.5
Valve Pit
A precast concrete valve pit will be provided for the pump station to house gate valves, check
valves, plug valves and a bypass piping system. The valve pit will also house discharge pressure
gauges on the forcemain. The valve pit will be provided with a floor drain to the wet well for removal
of accumulated water. A gate valve will be provided on the drain line.
4.6
Check Valves
Check valves will be provided on both pump discharge headers. The proposed check valves
will be swing type with a weight and lever. The check valves will have a pressure rating of 150 psi.
4.7
Control Panel
The controls for the pump station will be post mounted inside the pump station fence.
Controls will include power panels, a transfer switch for auxiliary power, pump control panel, and an
autodialer. The controls will be housed in a weather proof NEMA enclosure. Access to the pump pit
area will be provided via a 10-foot wide gate.
4.8
Auto-dialer and Alarm Communication
In order to transmit pump station alarm conditions, an autodialer with telephone will be
provided. Alarm conditions will include pump station “Wet Well High Level” alarm, “Wet Well Low
Level” alarm, “Power Failure” alarm and “Pump Failure” alarm. The auto-dialer will be capable of
transmitting the four alarms separately. The power and pump failure systems will also have
contacts connected to the autodialer. The autodialer shall call a designated representative of the
owner. Dial out numbers will be coordinated at startup.
4.9 Forcemains
The proposed sewer forcemain will be used to convey raw sewage from the sewer pump
station to the existing forcemains and will consist of PVC SDR 21 pipe. The PVC SDR 21 will have
bell and spigot joints and factory installed gaskets. The fittings and elbows will be glued SCH 80
fittings. Any horizontal or vertical bends will be provided with concrete thrust blocks. The
forcemain shall be provided with 3'-6" minimum cover. The final size of the forcemain shall be
determined as the project design advances.
4.10 Emergency Backup Power
The controls, autodialer and telephone modem will be connected to an uninterrupted power
supply (UPS) to maintain control and communications while the backup generator starts.
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A generator will supply backup power. The generator will be able to run both the lead and lag
pump, controls and communications. An automatic transfer switch will provide automatic startup of
the backup generator and automatic transfer between primary and backup power as required.
Sewer Collection System Mapping
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Sewer Collection System Mapping
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Map represents GIS mapping of the sewer collection system provided by Village of Croton-on-Hudson Engineer.
Sewer Collection System Mapping
Machine-extracted for search and reference — the original PDF is the authoritative version.