Wastewater Planning & Modeling Expertise
Master Planning & Long-Range Planning
- Development of wastewater system master plans that guide future improvements
- Condition assessment, growth projections, and system capacity
- Identification of phased improvements aligned with operational and regulatory needs
System Planning & Regulatory Framework
- Planning aligned with local, state, and regional requirements
- Support for General Sewer Plans and project-specific planning efforts
- Coordination to support environmental review, permitting, and funding
Collection System & Conveyance Modeling
- Hydraulic modeling of gravity sewers, force mains, and pumped systems
- Evaluation of peak wet-weather performance and system reliability
- Modeling support for rehabilitation planning and phased improvements
Pump Stations & System Integration
- Planning-level evaluation of sewer pump stations and force mains
- Flow analysis, surge considerations, and operational reliability assessment
- Integration of collection systems with downstream facilities
Small Community & Decentralized Systems
- Planning support for small, rural, and constrained wastewater systems
- Evaluation of decentralized, septic, septic tank effluent pump (STEP), and alternative collection approaches
- Consideration of long-term operations, maintenance, and management needs
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Development
- Technical analysis to support CIP development and updates
- Project prioritization based on capacity, condition, risk, and compliance
- Planning-level evaluation of system resilience and seismic considerations
Rate Study Support & Coordination
- Engineering support for wastewater rate studies
- Coordination with financial and rate-study consultants
- Clear documentation to support rate-setting and public decision-making
How We Add Value
- Planning that functions as a practical roadmap, not just a report on the shelf
- Clear evaluation of alternatives to support informed, cost-conscious decisions
- Modeling that directly informs capital planning and project prioritization
- Practical recommendations grounded in real-world operations