Services

Water Quality and Reservoir Management

Our firm has deep, vertical knowledge in source-to-customer water quality protection.

Water quality, including source water protection, reservoir management, and treatment are critically important in any water supply system. An understanding of contaminant threats, sampling, analyses, and mitigation techniques is required for effective stewardship. We offer field-tested experience at all stages of the water supply chain, drawing on company founder Kelly DiNatale’s long local government service in raw, treated, wastewater and reuse planning and operations. This enables us to serve our clients technically while also understanding political processes and issues.

Example Project

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority

DiNatale Water developed the monitoring and reservoir management plan for five water supply reservoirs for the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority which serves the City of Charlottesville and much of Albemarle County, Virginia. The reservoirs receive high nutrient loads that often lead to problematic algae blooms. In association with renowned limnologist, Alex Horne, DiNatale Water developed a reservoir water quality monitoring program, trained Rivanna staff on proper sampling techniques, analyzed monitoring data, and designed studies to determine the most suitable management methods for each reservoir.

DiNatale Water also developed a comprehensive reservoir management plan that considers the unique characteristics of each reservoir and its watershed to help the Authority continue to deliver high quality treated water to its customers. DiNatale Water continues to support the Authority with analyzing trends of its water quality monitoring program data.