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#𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐎𝐧-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 Water never stops flowing, and neither do the challenges that come with managing municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. That’s why on-call engineering services are essential—providing cities and counties with immediate, expert support to keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Many municipalities rely on on-call engineering contracts to handle emergency repairs, system evaluations, regulatory compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning. Instead of waiting for a crisis, these agreements allow local governments to have trusted engineers ready to respond when needed. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐧-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 🔹𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 – When urgent issues arise, from water main breaks to sewer overflows, municipalities need quick, expert guidance. 🔹𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Staying ahead of evolving EPA, state, and local water regulations is critical for avoiding fines and maintaining public health. 🔹𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Aging pipes, treatment facilities, and drainage systems require proactive planning to prevent costly failures. 🔹𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Having engineers on call reduces the need for lengthy procurement processes, saving time and money. 𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐧-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 At GWES, we provide on-call engineering services for municipalities, helping manage water, wastewater, and stormwater systems with practical, forward-thinking solutions. Whether it’s a sudden infrastructure challenge or long-term master planning, our team is ready to assist. This #ThirstyThursday, let’s recognize the importance of on-call engineering services in keeping water systems running and communities safe. #StayHydrated #OnCallEngineering #WaterInfrastructure #WastewaterEngineering #StormwaterManagement #GWESImpact

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 Thanks to everyone who weathered this week’s trivia challenge! Your storm science knowledge is blowing us away. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬: Tornado vs. hurricane: What’s true? A) Tornadoes top 300 mph B) Hurricanes hit 300 mph C) Tornadoes do less damage D) Both rated by wind speed 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬... A) Tornadoes top 300 mph 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 ▪️Tornadoes are short-lived but can reach peak winds over 300 mph in the most violent EF5 tornadoes. ▪️Hurricanes are massive, long-lasting storms, but even the strongest Category 5 hurricanes typically max out around 190 mph. 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐬. 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 – 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: ▪️Tornadoes are ranked using the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, based on damage, not direct wind speed. ▪️Hurricanes use the Saffir-Simpson Scale, which categorizes storms purely by sustained wind speed. 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧: ▪️Hurricanes usually cause more destruction overall due to their sheer size, flooding, and storm surge. ▪️Tornadoes, despite their extreme wind speeds, affect smaller areas and last for minutes to hours vs. days to weeks for hurricanes. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? ▪️The fastest wind speed ever recorded was 302 mph in the 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore Tornado in Oklahoma. ▪️The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history was the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which killed an estimated 8,000+ people. ▪️A single hurricane can release more energy than 10,000 nuclear bombs over its lifetime! Join us next week for more GWES Weekly Engineering Trivia! Next time, we’ll explore another high-impact engineering topic—don’t miss it! 

#𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 When a tornado or other natural disaster strikes, clean water becomes one of the most immediate and essential needs for impacted communities. Whether it’s for drinking, sanitation, or emergency response efforts, access to safe water can mean the difference between stability and prolonged crisis. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? After a tornado, damaged water infrastructure can lead to contaminated drinking water, disrupted wastewater systems, and stormwater surges that increase the risk of flooding and pollution. The restoration of water services is one of the first steps in disaster recovery. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨: 🔹 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: Disruptions to water mains or power outages at treatment plants can limit access to safe drinking water, requiring emergency distribution of bottled water or mobile treatment units. 🔹 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: Damaged sewer lines and pump stations can lead to wastewater overflows, creating serious health hazards. 🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬: Heavy debris and infrastructure damage can clog drainage systems, increasing localized flooding and contamination risks. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 At GWES, we help communities prepare for and recover from disasters by: 🔹 Designing resilient water and wastewater infrastructure to withstand severe weather events. 🔹 Developing emergency response plans to restore water services quickly after a disaster. 🔹 Implementing stormwater management solutions that reduce flooding and contamination risks in vulnerable areas. Access to clean water is not just an everyday necessity—it’s a lifeline in times of crisis. This #ThirstyThursday, let’s recognize the importance of disaster-resilient water systems and the professionals who work to restore them when communities need them most. 🔗 Learn more about water resilience: GWES Water Solutions - https://lnkd.in/ecVBAFQS #StayHydrated #DisasterResilience #WaterInfrastructure #StormwaterManagement #GWESImpact

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐳'𝐬 𝟏-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲! This month, we’re excited to celebrate Mariana Jimenez as she marks one year with GWES!  As a Project Designer, Mariana has been an integral part of our design team, contributing her expertise and dedication to a wide range of projects. Over the past year, she has played a key role in roadway, stormwater, and utility design efforts, working closely with our team to develop high-quality plans and solutions for our clients. Her proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, combined with her strong problem-solving skills, has made a significant impact on our project development and production. Beyond her technical skills, Mariana’s willingness to learn, collaborate, and go the extra mile has set her apart. She continuously seeks to expand her knowledge, refine her designs, and support the team in delivering the best possible results. Mariana, your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated, and we are grateful to have you as part of the GWES family. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead! Congratulations on your 1-year anniversary, Mariana! #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #ProjectDesigner #CivilEngineering #Teamwork #Success #GWES

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 The recent tornado outbreak across multiple states has highlighted the critical need for resilient civil infrastructure. While much attention is given to building structures, it's equally vital to focus on the resilience of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation systems. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: ▪️𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Tornadoes can disrupt power supplies, damage treatment facilities, and rupture pipelines, leading to service interruptions and potential contamination. ▪️𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Debris from tornadoes can clog drainage systems, leading to localized flooding. Ensuring that stormwater infrastructure is resilient against such hazards is crucial for maintaining functionality during and after tornado events. ▪️𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: Tornado-induced debris can obstruct roads and damage bridges, hindering emergency response and recovery efforts. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: ▪️𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Identify critical components within water, wastewater, and stormwater systems that are susceptible to tornado damage. This proactive approach allows for targeted reinforcement of essential infrastructure. ▪️𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Geographically separating utility lines can reduce the risk of losing all dependent services during a tornado. Additionally, hardening or relocating at-risk critical equipment prepares for region-specific common natural disasters such as tornadoes. ▪️𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬: Establishing comprehensive plans ensures swift action during tornado events, minimizing service disruptions and facilitating rapid recovery. ▪️𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Strengthening transportation infrastructure to withstand tornado impacts ensures that evacuation routes remain accessible and emergency services can operate effectively. At GWES, we are committed to integrating these resilience strategies into our civil infrastructure projects, ensuring that communities are better prepared to withstand and recover from tornado events. Join us next week for more #TechTips from GWES! #TechTipTuesday #TornadoResilience #CivilInfrastructure #GWES

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦! We’re excited to be in Tampa this week for the WateReuse Association Symposium, connecting with industry leaders and exploring innovative water reuse solutions. Even more exciting—our team will be presenting on incorporating reuse in Newton County, Georgia, showcasing how strategic planning and infrastructure investments can support sustainable water management. Looking forward to great discussions and new insights! If you're at the conference, we’d love to connect. #GWES #WateReuse #SustainableWater #WaterReuseSymposium #EngineeringSolutions #NewtonCountyGA #Tampa2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at GWES! Today, we celebrate a little luck, a lot of green, and the spirit of community that brings us all together. Whether you're enjoying the festivities or just adding a splash of green to your day, may it be filled with good fortune and joy! #StPatricksDay #LuckOfTheIrish #CommunityBuilding

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 (𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) This week’s topic: Extreme Weather & Engineering Tornado vs. Hurricane: What’s true? #ExtremeWeather #EngineeringTrivia #GWESWeeklyTrivia #StormScience #GoodLuck #DontCheat

Happy Pi Day! Today, we celebrate the mathematical constant π (3.14), a key part of engineering, science, and problem-solving. From designing infrastructure to modeling water flow, π plays a fundamental role in our work at GWES. Here’s to the engineers, mathematicians, and problem-solvers who use π every day—plus a great excuse to enjoy some actual pie! #PiDay #MathInEngineering #STEM #3point14"

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 Thanks to everyone who took a spin on this week’s trivia challenge! Your knowledge of planetary motion is out of this world. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬: Even when you’re standing still, how fast are you actually moving due to Earth's motion through space? A) 1,037 mph – Earth’s rotation at the equator B) 67,000 mph – Earth’s orbit around the Sun C) 514,000 mph – The Solar System’s motion in the Milky Way D) All of the above 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬... D) All of the above 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 Even though you feel motionless, you’re actually traveling at staggering speeds through space due to multiple layers of movement: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 1,037 mph 🔹As Earth spins on its axis, the speed varies depending on your latitude, reaching 1,037 mph at the equator. 🔹This rotation is what creates day and night. 🔗More details: Earth’s Rotation – Wikipedia - https://lnkd.in/eGMWF5Gv 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧: 67,000 mph 🔹Earth follows an elliptical path around the Sun at an astonishing 67,000 mph. 🔹It takes 365.25 days to complete one orbit, leading to leap years. 🔗More details: Earth’s Orbit – Wikipedia - https://lnkd.in/eqzJ2sK4 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐲: 514,000 mph 🔹Our entire Solar System is moving at 514,000 mph as it orbits the Milky Way’s center. 🔹One full orbit takes between 225-250 million years—the last time we were in this spot, dinosaurs roamed Earth! 🔗More details: Earth’s Motion in Space – Wikipedia - https://lnkd.in/ehDdC7zA 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? If you tracked Earth’s motion over time, it wouldn’t just orbit the Sun in a circle—it would appear as a massive spiral through space, since the Sun is also moving! Even though we’re traveling at incredible speeds, we don’t feel it because everything around us (air, land, oceans) moves at the same velocity, making the motion unnoticeable. At this very moment, you’re rocketing through space at nearly 600,000 mph—without even realizing it! Join us next week for more GWES Weekly Engineering Trivia! Next time, we’ll dive into another fascinating engineering concept—don’t miss it!