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    Mapping the Coordinates

    We utilize GIS to analyze, visualize, and interpret data to understand patterns, relationships, and trends. Through SSM’s extensive geographic data our clients benefit from faster project startups and the economies of readily available data. We don’t just implement GIS for our clients, we use it throughout SSM, every day. We evaluate, design, and implement institutional data to improve decisions and streamline project workflow.

    Liberate your GIS data through the use of web-enabled mobile applications.

    Transform your water/wastewater infrastructure data into an easy-to-use operations asset management system.

    SSM’s GIS Asset Management approach captures vital infrastructure data points with your system with survey-grade accuracy. The data is verified and compiled into a geo-spatial database. By creating customized mobile web applications, the data is accessible to you in the office, or in the field. Field-critical data, such as material description, installation date, inspection reports and service history, available at your finger-tips when you need it most.

    Using GIS to identify sinkhole risk

    Using the density of karst features within a geologic formation to identify sinkhole risk.

    The Interactive Sinkhole Risk Map provides access to searchable and interactive information such as karst density and geologic formations which contain carbonate rocks within Pennsylvania.

    The map displays only geologic formations in which the geologic unit contains carbonate rocks. There is the possibility of sinkholes forming in non-carbonate environments, but those situations were not considered in the making of this map.

    EXPLORE THE INTERACTIVE SINKHOLE RISK MAP

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    Joint Comprehensive Plan
    Joint Comprehensive Plan

    Identifies Commercial Enhancement Areas, Downtown Revitalization Areas, Industrial Reinvestment Areas and Residential Reinvestment Areas.

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    Using Traveltime Along Local Streams to Understand Watersheds
    Using Traveltime Along Local Streams to Understand Watersheds

    Detailed stream flow data and calculations were used to evaluate time-of-travel throughout both of the watersheds that are utilized for the City of Allentown’s surface water sources.

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    PSOC Inventory Update Identifies Hundreds of Sites
    PSOC Inventory Update Identifies Hundreds of Sites

    RAWA is conducting ongoing verification of their new PS PSOC inventory, containing more than 400 sites. The above images displays a portion of these sites within their Zone A protection areas.

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    Source Water Protection Model Used to Evaluate Possible Pipeline Leak
    Source Water Protection Model Used to Evaluate Possible Pipeline Leak

    As part of an approved Source Water Protection Plan, SSM created a three-dimensional groundwater flow model to determine the direction and time-of-travel of groundwater entering the supply wells.  Within one hour of receiving the information of the possible pipeline leak, SSM’s lead computer modeler was able to determine a predicted groundwater flow path that a contaminant would take upon entering the groundwater aquifer.  

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    Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program (SWPTAP)
    Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program (SWPTAP)

    In conjunction with PADEP, SSM assists water systems in developing source water protection plans using GIS. Our professionals delineate protective zones around each well or surface water intake to show the areas that contribute to the drinking water supply, working closely with the water supplier and community representatives to identify ways of protecting these areas.

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    Parallel and Coordinated Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plans
    Parallel and Coordinated Multi-municipal Comprehensive Plans

    Parallel and Coordinated Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plans that encourage quality development to enhance community image.

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    Community Housing Plan
    Community Housing Plan

    SSM prepared a Community Housing Plan to aid in the provision of senior and affordable housing within the Borough.

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    Township Engineer
    Township Engineer

    As Township Engineer, SSM has not only provided the typical array of township engineering services to the Township but has, during periods when staff were overwhelmed, stepped in and worked shoulder to shoulder with the staff, serving in such capacities as Building and Codes Officials and Zoning Officers.  These times have served to cement the relationship we enjoy with this municipality.

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    Matt Smith Receives Certification as Drone Pilot
    Matt Smith Receives Certification as Drone Pilot

    Matt Smith, Survey Crew Chief has received his certification as a FAA Certified Remote Pilot.

    Kevin Hoffman earns Surveyor In Technology Certification
    Kevin Hoffman earns Surveyor In Technology Certification
    SSM Welcomes Survey Crew Chief, Matt Smith
    SSM Welcomes Survey Crew Chief, Matt Smith

    Our Surveying and Data Capture Department is pleased to welcome Matthew Smith as a Survey Crew Chief.

    Sam Zook, SIT Receives Certification as Drone Pilot
    Sam Zook, SIT Receives Certification as Drone Pilot

    Sam Zook, SIT is the third surveyor at SSM to receive certification as a Drone Pilot.

    Spottlight on Resolutions for the New Year
    Spottlight on Resolutions for the New Year

    New Year’s is the perfect time of year to reflect on areas where you’d like to see a change in your organization and to take steps to achieve those improvements.