Cornwell Engineering Group, Inc.

Recognized as a national leader in water treatment.

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About the firm

Cornwell Engineering Group, Inc. is a water and environmental engineering consulting practice founded in 1985 by Dr. David A. Cornwell, a former Michigan State University professor. Recognized as a national leader in water treatment and sludge management, it serves utilities nationwide with treatability studies, planning, design, and construction administration. Services span potable water, resource planning, water distribution, stormwater, and wastewater treatment and collection.

Established
1985
Team
Small
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Credentials

VELAP Certified Laboratory · NELAC Institute (TNI) Certified

People

David A. CornwellPresident

Capabilities

Water Treatment Plant Design

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Delivers comprehensive engineering and consulting services for new and existing facilities, incorporating conventional and innovative treatment processes.

  • Pilot Plant Studies

    Conducts bench and pilot treatability studies supported by an on-site analytical laboratory to optimize treatment processes.

  • Plant Troubleshooting

    Diagnoses operational issues and optimizes facility performance.

  • Rehabilitation and Expansion Planning

    Develops plans for rehabilitating and expanding existing treatment facilities.

  • 3-D Computer Aided Design

    Applies three-dimensional modeling and drafting to support complex facility design projects.

Master Planning

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Provides comprehensive baseline analysis, future demand projections, and sustainability planning for water utilities.

Treatability and Regulatory Compliance

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Formulates regulatory compliance strategies and process optimization through plant audits and treatability studies.

Residuals and Sludge Management

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Manages All Aspects Of Water Treatment Plant Residuals

    Support includes Manages all aspects of water treatment plant residuals.

  • Pilot Testing

    Support includes pilot testing.

  • Processing Facility Design

    Support includes processing facility design.

  • Beneficial Use

    Support includes beneficial use.

  • Disposal

    Support includes disposal.

  • Process Evaluation

    Support includes process evaluation.

Stormwater Planning and Design

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Develops quantity and quality analyses, hydraulic modeling, best management practices, and public involvement plans for stormwater systems.

Pump Station and Pipelines

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Performs hydraulic analysis and pump selection for raw water, high service, booster, retrofit, and expansion projects.

Lead Mitigation and Testing

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Provides engineering and scientific evaluations to reduce lead exposure, including corrosion control studies, scale analysis, and compliance assistance.

  • Corrosion Control Desktop Studies

    Evaluates water chemistry and treatment strategies to minimize lead solubility and pipeline corrosion.

  • Demonstration and Scale Analysis

    Conducts physical demonstration studies and micro-scale analysis of pipe scales to evaluate lead mitigation efficacy.

Laboratory Analysis

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Conducts VELAP-certified inorganic and organic analyses for water and wastewater samples.

  • Lead and Copper Analysis

    Utilizes high-sensitivity Hampton Roads-based ICP-MS to perform high-capacity drinking water analyses for lead and copper compliance.

  • Disinfection Byproducts Testing

    Holds certifications for precise analysis of disinfection byproducts and other compounds of interest to utilities.

Construction Administration

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Provides oversight, engineering support, and facility start-up services during the construction phase of water and wastewater projects.

Industries

Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Utilities · Government

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