Title:
Title
Naming the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant Filters for Bryant L. Bench
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FileID
File ID: 2019-01700
Location
Location: 1 Water Street, District 3
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution naming the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant Filters for Bryant L. Bench.
Contact: Dan Sherry, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, (916) 808-1419; William O. Busath, Director, Department of Utilities
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Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Staff recommends Council approve naming the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant (SRWTP) Filter Building 9 through 16 in honor of Bryant L. Bench.
The City of Sacramento (City) has a long history of remembering those who have served the City over the years. In fact, names of City leaders, visionaries, and engineers who have made significant contributions to the City and SRWTP are inscribed on buildings throughout the City. They are remembered and honored for their service and contributions to the citizens of the City.
In recent memory, one such engineer is Bryant L. Bench (1955-2015). Both of the City's water treatment plants we see today have benefited greatly from this humble and dedicated engineer. Over a period of more than 20 years, Bryant worked on various projects for the City, including expansion and rehabilitation of both water treatment plants.
As Bryant gained experience, he became a leader in water treatment design that influenced many treatment plants across the nation. He was always a student of water treatment and looked to improve his craft as he traveled around the world to visit facilities. He was mentored by industry icons such as Dr. Susumu Kawamura, author of the premier reference book on water treatment plant design.
Early in his career, nozzle style underdrains were not used in the United States. Bryant traveled to Europe to meet with a nozzle manufacturer and evaluate ...
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