Environmental Partners

We are thrilled to introduce Shawn Doherty as Apex Companies’ incoming CEO, following the retirement of Dave Fabianski. Shawn brings 30 years of environmental and sustainability consulting leadership and a strong record of driving growth and transformation. His expertise and passion for making a difference in the world by helping clients address our most significant environmental challenges makes him a natural choice to lead Apex. Deeply committed to preserving Apex's agile culture, Shawn is focused on driving sustainable growth and delivering exceptional value in the evolving ESG landscape. Learn more about Shawn:
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Congratulations to Sabrina L. Castaneda, PE, Jaime E. Cleasby, PE, Abby E. Schaefer, PE, and Elizabeth J. Stanbrough, PE for recently passing their Professional Engineering Examination – an exciting achievement requiring focus, drive, and enthusiasm!

We appreciate your determination, commitment to our team, and dedication to the engineering profession.

EP is working with the Town of Bridgewater, MA on a multi-phase upgrade to their Morris Ave. Wastewater Treatment Facility. The first phase is to enhance the Rotating Biological Contactor process to reduce effluent levels of nitrogen (Permit limits for total nitrogen of 60 lbs/day and ammonia nitrogen of 3 mg/L and 36 lbs/day) to the receiving waters that are tributary to the impaired waters of the Taunton River Watershed.

Construction is anticipated to be completed early 2025 in time for the new Spring Nitrogen Permit limits to be reached.

EP continues to work with the City of Framingham, MA, to improve its wastewater pumping infrastructure. With over 40 wastewater pumping stations, the City must develop cost-effective solutions to maintain these facilities, ensuring they continue to operate effectively and reliably.

EP assisted the City in rehabilitating the Garvey Road Pumping Station by reusing the existing below-grade structure. The improvements include replacing the interior process mechanical, ventilation, and electrical equipment. A corrosion-resistant coating system will be applied to all exposed surfaces, and new cathodic anodes will be installed to protect the structure.

The project is substantially complete, with remaining site work and restoration expected to be finished this fall.

The City of Medford, MA, USA in partnership with EP, is upgrading its water meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to ensure continued accuracy, efficiency, and proactive leak detection.

Through a qualifications-based procurement process, the City of Medford contracted with F.W. Webb and selected Kamstrup Water Metering’s ultrasonic meters for their advanced features and reliability. A highlight of the new Kamstrup meters is the built-in acoustic leak detection (ALD) technology. This innovative system "listens" to the water distribution network, identifying leaks before they can cause any disruptions for residents. By detecting issues early, this technology enhances water management and increases the overall efficiency of Medford's water system.

The upgraded AMI system, which reads the new meters, includes several strategically placed collectors throughout the City, ensuring reliable data transmission. This system works seamlessly with Medford’s WaterSmart program, allowing residents to monitor their water usage online and receive real-time alerts for high usage or potential leaks. With hourly data, WaterSmart is even more effective at detecting and resolving leaks within homes, supporting water conservation, and helping residents manage their usage.

Meter replacements, performed by Mass Installation Inc. of Norwood, MA, are ongoing and will continue through 2024.