Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc.

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About the firm

Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc. (HAL) is a civil, environmental, and water resources engineering enterprise founded in 1974. Headquartered in Utah, the practice specializes in water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and environmental engineering. It partners with municipalities, water districts, public utilities, and private entities across the western United States to deliver solutions ranging from drinking water master planning and hydraulic modeling to managed aquifer recharge, land surveying, and water system energy optimization.

Established
1974
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Steve JonesCEO

Gordon JonesPresident

Tyler AllenCOO

Kate HerbertEnvironmental Services Director

Laura MoyerChief Administrative Officer

Capabilities

Water Supply Engineering

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Planning, modeling, and design of robust municipal water supply systems, including distribution networks, pump stations, and storage facilities.

  • Drinking Water System Master Planning

    Developing long-term infrastructure roadmaps to accommodate community growth, balance supply and demand, and satisfy regulatory requirements.

  • Water Distribution System Design

    Engineering pipeline networks, secondary irrigation meters, and water main extensions to deliver safe potable water.

  • Hydraulic Modeling

    Utilizing EPANET and advanced simulations to analyze water system capacity, solve chlorine residual challenges, and optimize system performance.

  • Water Storage Tank Design

    Designing concrete storage facilities, including circular, rectangular, and custom-shaped tanks, to provide operational and emergency storage.

  • Pump Station Design

    Engineering high-capacity pumping facilities, booster stations, and intake systems to transport potable and secondary irrigation water.

  • Well Design and Development

    Designing public drinking water wells, applying advanced drilling techniques, and executing well reconditioning projects to restore yield.

Groundwater and Water Resources

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Hydrogeological investigations, water rights analysis, and regional water resource planning.

  • Groundwater Development and Investigation

    Locating, testing, and developing deep groundwater resources and modeling aquifer characteristics.

  • Managed Aquifer Recharge

    Designing recharge systems to store surplus surface water underground, helping balance seasonal water supply and long-term storage needs.

  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

    Modeling river systems, floodplains, and watersheds to support planning and environmental compliance.

  • Water Rights and Policy Support

    Evaluating water availability, documenting water use data, and supporting policy development.

Wastewater Engineering

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Designing collection systems and treatment processes to protect public health and the environment.

  • Wastewater Collection System Design

    Engineering gravity sewers, lift stations, and force mains, including pipeline relocations and sewer bypass designs.

  • Water Reclamation Facility Engineering

    Providing design, program management, and construction services for major municipal wastewater reclamation facilities.

  • Inflow and Infiltration Analysis

    Applying statistical regression models to characterize sewer flows, isolate groundwater infiltration, and prioritize system repairs.

Stormwater and Flood Control

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Comprehensive drainage planning, flood hazard mitigation, and low-impact development design.

  • Storm Drain Master Planning and Modeling

    Developing dynamic storm drain models using high-resolution LiDAR and SWMM to evaluate network capacity.

  • Low-Impact Development Design

    Integrating green infrastructure, rain gardens, and biofiltration systems to manage runoff quality and quantity near runoff origin points.

  • Floodplain Management

    Performing dam break inundation mapping, preparing emergency action plans, and designing multi-purpose detention basins.

Environmental Services

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Environmental permitting, site restoration, and regulatory compliance support.

  • Hazardous Waste Closure and Permitting

    Providing engineering, construction quality assurance, and permitting for hazardous waste landfills and cell closures.

  • Stream and Wetland Restoration

    Restoring degraded river channels, designing fish screens, and reestablishing historic wetlands.

  • PFAS and Water Quality Compliance

    Evaluating advanced treatment options to remove emerging contaminants and comply with regulatory deadlines.

Energy Management for Water Utilities

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Optimizing water and wastewater systems to reduce energy footprints and operating costs.

  • Strategic Energy Management Programs

    Partnering with utilities to establish energy baselines, identify low-cost operational changes, and implement continuous improvements.

  • Water System Optimization

    Integrating hydraulic modeling with energy intensity analysis to optimize pumping schedules and reduce electrical demand charges.

Land Surveying

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Professional surveying and mapping services to support engineering design and land development.

  • Topographic and Boundary Surveying

    Executing precise boundary determinations, property line mapping, and site topographic surveys.

  • Drone Aerial Survey

    Deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to perform fast, high-resolution aerial imaging and surface characterization.

Industries

Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Government

Projects

Provo River Diversion Rehabilitation

Utah · Water Resources · 2022

Project details

Designed the rehabilitation of the Provo River diversion to improve maintenance access, streamline operations, and integrate a fish ladder to protect aquatic life and facilitate upstream migration.

Saratoga Springs Marina Pump Station

Saratoga Springs, UT · Water Supply · 2018 · Client: City of Saratoga Springs

Project details

Engineered a high-capacity secondary irrigation water pump station drawing directly from Utah Lake, improving water delivery efficiency and supporting rapid municipal growth.

Bluffdale Triangle Tank

Bluffdale, UT · Water Supply · 2021 · Client: City of Bluffdale

Project details

Designed a four-million-gallon drinking water storage tank. The unique triangular shape was engineered to overcome tight geographical and site constraints.

Grassy Mountain Landfill Cell Z Closure

Grassy Mountain, UT · Environmental & Remediation · 2023 · Client: Clean Harbors

Project details

Provided engineering design, permitting, and quality assurance services for the closure of Cell Z at the Clean Harbors Grassy Mountain Facility.

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