H2O Terra, LLC

Elevating Infrastructure, Above and Below.

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About the firm

H2O Terra, LLC is a civil and environmental engineering practice based in El Paso, Texas, with over 40 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, surveying and geomatics, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and field services. It serves municipal and development clients in Texas and the surrounding region, delivering innovative solutions with a commitment to integrity and quality.

Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Credentials

State of Texas Professional Engineering Firm Registration F-2103 · State of Texas Professional Land Surveying Firm Registration 10060700 · NASSCO Certified CCTV Technicians

Capabilities

Water Resources Engineering

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Full-service water and wastewater engineering including master planning, treatment process design, distribution and collection system engineering, pumping and storage facilities, and environmental compliance.

  • Water Engineering

    Comprehensive water engineering services including master planning, water distribution and water quality network modeling, pipeline design, groundwater well design, water conservation plans, storage tanks, reverse osmosis, membrane filtration, and pump station design.

  • Wastewater Engineering

    Wastewater utility systems engineering encompassing master planning, wastewater treatment plant design, TPDES permitting, lift stations, force main design, collection network analysis, gravity system cleaning, CCTV assessment, and reclaimed water system design.

  • Stormwater Engineering

    Comprehensive storm drainage and stormwater management design, including hydrology/hydraulics modeling, detention and retention pond design, flood plain reclamation, erosion and sedimentation control, and stormwater pump stations.

Civil Site and Development Engineering

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Land planning and development, site grading, due diligence, rezoning, platting, permitting, and construction management for civil engineering and site development projects.

  • Land Planning and Development

    Site layout, preliminary engineering, due diligence, rezoning, platting, and environmental evaluations.

  • Construction Management

    Construction phase support and construction management services for land development and infrastructure projects.

  • GIS Mapping

    Spatial analysis, database compilation, and geographic information system mapping to support engineering planning and development.

Surveying and Geomatics

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Precision surveying services combining traditional expertise with drone, LiDAR, and GPS technology. Services include boundary, topographic, right-of-way, as-built, and aerial mapping.

  • Drone Surveying

    High-accuracy, faster, and cost-effective aerial mapping and drone-based photogrammetry for topographic data, even in hard-to-reach areas.

  • LiDAR Scanning

    3D laser scanning of facilities and confined spaces to deliver unmatched precision, as-built capture, and detailed 3D models for analysis.

  • Boundary and Topographic Surveys

    Boundary line adjustments, property line retracement, legal descriptions, topographic surveys, land title surveys, and boundary monumentation.

  • Right-of-Way and Easement Mapping

    Right-of-way mapping, control surveys, easement and parcel descriptions, and aerial mapping control.

  • Construction Staking and Layout

    Precise site layout, construction staking, and infrastructure layout for roads, bridges, and utilities.

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

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Full spectrum SUE services (Quality Levels A through D) including utility line exposure via vacuum excavation, ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic locating, and comprehensive utility mapping.

  • Level A SUE - Vacuum Excavation

    Non-destructive air and water vacuum excavation (potholing) to physically uncover, verify, and document exact utility location, depth, and condition.

  • Level B SUE - Geophysical Detection

    Handheld magnetic pipe and cable locating combined with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to locate and map underground utilities on horizontal and vertical planes.

  • Level C and D Documentation

    Texas 811 Dig Test utility marking and record drawing collection to document utilities in the project area.

  • Underground Mapping

    Advanced imaging technologies to locate and visualize subsurface utilities, structures, and geological features for safe, conflict-free project planning.

Field Services

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Infrastructure field services supporting engineering, surveying, and SUE projects, including CCTV inspection, line cleaning, manhole scanning, 3D laser scanning, and resident project representation.

  • CCTV Sewer Line and Manhole Assessment

    NASSCO-certified high-definition CCTV video inspections of sewer lines and manholes to detect cracks, blockages, leaks, and structural defects.

  • Sewer and Storm Line Cleaning

    High-pressure hydro-jetting and combination vacuum trucks to clear blockages, remove debris, clean lines, and prepare pipelines for inspection.

  • Manhole Scanning

    Advanced 3D imaging of manholes to detect corrosion, infiltration, cracks, and other structural defects for efficient maintenance planning.

  • 3D Laser Scanning

    Highly detailed 3D laser scanning of facilities and confined spaces to support design, defect detection, and facility management.

  • Resident Project Representative

    Dedicated on-site field oversight representing client interests, monitoring quality control, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

Industries

Government · Wastewater · Water Supply · Land Development · Infrastructure · Transportation · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources

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