Potable Drinking Water for UNC Asheville
Hurricane Helene emergency response delivering clean drinking water to 1,400 students, backed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA.
Project Overview
PRM led a project to establish a filtration system providing potable drinking water to the UNC Asheville campus. Backed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, the initiative addressed the urgent need for clean drinking water following the devastation to the region caused by Hurricane Helene. In conjunction with our partners, PRM set up a filtration system serving over 1,400 students on campus, significantly enhancing access to safe drinking water and allowing classes to resume at the university.
Project Details
Equipment. Know-how. Results.
The Equipment
- Two 20,000 lb carbon vessels trucked to site
- Bag filter housings for prefiltration
- Complete filtration train configured for potable water service
The Know-How
- 150+ technician hours on-site
- Rapid mobilization during active disaster response
- Coordinated with US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA
The Results
- Potable drinking water delivered to on-campus residents
- 1,400+ students served
- Classes resumed at UNC Asheville
Mission Accomplished
PRM delivered on the project objective, providing potable drinking water for on-campus residents at UNC Asheville.
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