Elk Ridge Tank

Elk Ridge City
1MG Prestressed Concrete Storage Tank

As part of a major water system upgrade program, AQUA provided planning, design, and construction support services for a new prestressed concrete water storage tank for Elk Ridge City. Constructed in 2008-2009, the project was developed to enhance water system reliability, increase storage capacity, and support the City's long-term infrastructure needs.

After evaluating multiple alternatives, AQUA recommended a prestressed concrete tank design rather than a conventional storage structure. The prestressed configuration offered significant advantages for the project, including superior performance for the tank's greater than 30-foot wall heights, improved adaptability to the site's variable geologic conditions, and enhanced seismic resistance. These factors made prestressed concrete the most cost-effective and resilient solution for the City's mountainous environment.

The facility was constructed on a challenging sloped site adjacent to established residential neighborhoods. AQUA worked closely with the City and contractor to carefully address construction access, material staging, traffic impacts, and overall construction logistics to minimize disruption to nearby residents throughout the project.

Special consideration was also given to the final site appearance and integration into the surrounding landscape. AQUA developed grading, drainage, erosion control, and revegetation plans that restored disturbed areas, improved site stability, and helped blend the facility into the existing terrain and neighborhood setting.

The completed storage tank provides a durable, long-life asset that improves system reliability, enhances emergency and fire flow storage capacity, and supports the continued growth and water service needs of Elk Ridge City.

Key Services Provided

Water Storage Facility Planning and Design
Prestressed Concrete Tank Engineering
Geotechnical and Site Evaluation Coordination
Seismic Design Analysis
Construction Administration
Construction Observation and Quality Assurance
Site Grading and Drainage Design
Erosion Control Planning
Revegetation and Site Restoration Design
Public Infrastructure Coordination

Project Benefits

Increased water storage capacity and reliability
Enhanced seismic performance and structural resilience
Improved emergency and fire flow reserves
Adapted to challenging geologic and topographic conditions
Minimized construction impacts to nearby residents
Improved site aesthetics through grading and revegetation
Long-term, low-maintenance infrastructure investment
Supports future community growth and water demands

Project Summary:

Client	Elk Ridge City
Reference	*Available upon request
Location	Elk Ridge, Utah
Size	1MG
Cost	$1.3 Million
Features	Prestressed Concrete Water Storage Tank Greater Than 30-Foot Tank Wall Height Seismically Resilient Structural Design Challenging Hillside Construction Site Variable Geologic Conditions Residential Neighborhood Integration Site Grading and Landscape Restoration Long-Life Water Infrastructure Asset