Engineering Nature's Playground: Adventure Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture
The Challenge
In the heart of unincorporated Los Angeles County near Whittier, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works faced a monumental task: transform Adventure Park into a powerhouse of stormwater management. The challenge was to design a system that could handle runoff from a massive 6,900-acre drainage area, navigate elevated groundwater issues, and still maintain the park's recreational value.
Our Approach
At Craftwater, we don't just design stormwater systems - we orchestrate solutions that harmonize with both nature and urban life. Here's how we're transforming Adventure Park:
Optimal Design Modeling: We evaluated and balanced multiple factors - diversion points, storage volume, outflow rates, and treatment options - to create an optimal design that minimizes park impacts while maximizing water management efficiency.
Innovative Treatment Solutions: By connecting to a nearby 30-inch sanitary sewer line, we've ensured treatment of all dry-weather flows. A supplemental treatment filter handles wet-weather flows when sewer discharge is unavailable.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: By coordinating with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District we could determine available sewer capacity rates and discharge windows.
Adaptive Design: Our design provides reliable treatment alternatives for both dry and wet-weather flows, adapting to changing conditions to ensure consistent water quality improvement.
Full-Cycle Project Management: From preliminary design to full design plan development and implementation oversight, we're committed to seeing the project through to successful completion.
Key Takeaways
Large-scale impact: Managing runoff from a 6,900-acre drainage area
Adaptive treatment: Ensuring water quality improvement in both dry and wet conditions
Inter-agency collaboration: Working closely with multiple departments for comprehensive solutions
Multifunctional design: Balancing water management with park recreational value
Full-cycle commitment: Overseeing the project from conception to implementation