
West Shore
Client-focused engineering, design, and onsite consulting for water and wastewater systems.
About the firm
West Shore provides engineering, design, and onsite consulting services for water and wastewater projects across California, Nevada, and beyond. Its work spans feasibility, planning, system modeling, capital planning, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support for drinking water, clean water, industrial facility, agricultural, and aquaculture projects.
- Established
- 2012
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
People
Nathan ThomasFounder
Capabilities
Water and Wastewater Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive technical analysis and capital planning for municipal and industrial water systems.
- Engineering Studies and Reports
Technical and financial viability assessments, process and technology selection, compatibility reviews, constructability evaluations, feasibility studies, system evaluations, preliminary engineering, and technical research.
- Modeling and System Analysis
Hydraulic and system modeling for distribution networks, tank mixing, fire flow capacity, drainage, stormwater systems, and process algorithm development.
- Capital Planning
Guidance with capital project planning, cost estimating, cost-benefit analyses, rate studies, and grant funding application support.
- Documentation and Technical Review
Mapping of regions, sites, and facilities, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, plan checks, code compliance verification, and peer reviews.
Water System Design
Service websitePractical, efficient, and resilient designs balancing technical precision with long-term operational needs.
- Water Treatment and Quality
Design of water treatment facilities to target contaminants such as nitrates, PFAS, arsenic, and manganese, as well as surface water treatment and pilot plant designs.
- Wells and Supply Infrastructure
Design of municipal, private, dewatering, and monitoring wells.
- Pipelines and Distribution Networks
Engineering for pipelines, pump stations (booster, stormwater, transfer), lift stations, and forcemains.
- Storage and Essential Facilities
Structural and mechanical design for welded tanks, bolted tanks, geomembrane-lined impoundments, and resilient essential facilities.
- Building and Site Design
Resilient architectural and structural layouts, equipment enclosures, foundations, logistics planning, and alternative building materials to withstand fire and seismic events.
- Agricultural and Aquacultural Facilities
Lean and simple engineering solutions for wells, aquaculture installations, water treatment systems, tanks, ponds, and lagoons.
Onsite Engineering Services
Service websiteHands-on field support, permitting assistance, and field operations to ensure projects and operations run smoothly.
- Project Management
Site sequencing, logistics planning, project bidding, procurement support, permit assistance, and building or equipment damage assessments.
- Engineering Services During Construction
Active field administration, submittal review, construction management, onsite inspection and observation, facility startup, and record drawings.
- Pilot Studies
Proof-of-concept and technology testing customized to actual site conditions.
- Water Testing and Sampling
Onsite pump testing, capacity testing, Title 22 compliance sampling, and Bac-T sampling.
- Operations Support
Direct onsite support including water treatment and distribution operations, emergency response, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and comprehensive facility surveys.
Industries
Water Supply · Wastewater · Water Resources · Stormwater & Flood Control · Utilities · Industrial · Agriculture
Projects
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