Results of the 1998 Master Plan Update for the Bismarck Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) indicated that the control system required replacement to perform at the level necessary for the plant. As such, the City enlisted AE2S to complete a detailed Needs Assessment for the facility control system. The first task of the Needs Assessment consisted of documenting the entire system. Based on this information, a report was developed that detailed the state of the existing control system, and established direction for upgrading the system. The completion of the Needs Assessment addressed key issues that aided in both the design and programming of the new control system for the facility. The design carefully considered existing processes and operations, planned improvements, and the enhancements required. The control upgrade project was designed and bid, and construction was initiated. Throughout construction, the treatment facility remained operational; and following construction, final enhancements were made and record documentation was prepared. For a more detailed description click here.