Sun Valley Water & Wastewater Project

Project Description

This project involves the evaluation and design of both an on-site water supply and wastewater system for the Sun Valley Ranch. This ranch is a 10 acre, vacant lot located in the Painted Desert region of Northeastern Arizona. The ranch will be self-sufficient ranch, incorporate ecologically friendly buildings, and serve as a retreat center for writers and artists. The client has requested that the water and wastewater systems be cost-efficient and non-intrusive.

 

 

Client and Stakeholder

Christopher Fernandes, Sun Valley Ranch LLC

Photo Credit: www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-fernandes/18/102/a00

Website: www.svranchaz.com

Conatct: championny2@gmail.com

 

Technical Adviser & Grading Adviser

Dr. Charles Schlinger -Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering


Photo Credit: Charles Schlinger

Website: www.nau.edu

Contact: Charles.Schlinger@nau.edu

 

 


Solution & Advancements in Water & Wastewater Engineering Team

Photo Credit: Hassan Farman

 

Mohammad Alsabah - Project Engineer


 

 

Civil Engineering Undergraduate

Graduating in May 2015

 

Mohammad is an international student from Kuwait. After graduation he will return to Kuwait to pursue a career in traffic and highway design. As the project engineer, he analyzes the alternative options for each of the systems and performs calculations to determine their demand requirements. His favorite hobbies are playing soccer and traveling.

Contact: mka53@nau.edu

Photo Credit: Hassan Farman

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Sara Bateman- Administrative Assistant

 

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate

Graduating in May 2015

 

 

Sara is originally from the Northern Arizona area. After graduation she will pursue a career in water & wastewater disinfection and solid & hazardous waste management. As the administrative assistant, she creates and edits meeting agendas, minutes, and reports and communicates with the technical adviser and client. She enjoys biking and hiking.

Contact: sb846@nau.edu

Photo Credit: Mohammad Alsabah

 

 

 

 


 

 

Adam Cordero- Project Manager


Civil Engineering Undergraduate

Graduating in May 2015

 

 

Adam is originally from California. After graduation he will pursue a career in traffic and highway design. As the project manager he leads the meetings and guarantees that the team is staying on track. He enjoys reading and photography.
Contact: ac626@nau.edu

Photo Credit: Mohammad Alsabah

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


Mary Strong- Lab Technician

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate

Graduating in May 2015

 

 

Mary is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. After graduation she will pursue a career in landfill development. As the lab technician, she perfoms the soil analysis and testing for the project. Her favorite hobbies are yoga, photography, and fitness.

Contact: mrs328@nau.edu

Photo Credit: Mohammad Alsabah