Waters Engineering, Inc.

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About the firm

Waters Engineering, Inc. is a civil consulting practice specializing in municipal wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and transportation engineering. Operating from Southeast Missouri since 1920, it has completed hundreds of public infrastructure projects for small and medium-sized communities. The practice guides municipal clients through system planning, regulatory compliance, grant acquisition, engineering design, and construction observation.

Established
1920
Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering

Capabilities

Drinking Water

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Comprehensive potable water engineering services designed to ensure compliance with shifting environmental regulations and secure reliable public water supplies.

  • System Engineering Evaluations

    Evaluating treatment facilities and distribution networks to assess capacity and performance.

  • Water Distribution System Modeling

    Simulating network flows to optimize pressure, capacity, and water age.

  • Treatment Plant and Distribution Design

    Engineering robust treatment plants and piped distribution networks, with experience spanning over 50 treatment plants and 100 system upgrades.

  • System Controls and Automation

    Integrating SCADA and automated controls to optimize daily operations.

  • Operations Assistance & Troubleshooting

    Providing hands-on startup support and operational troubleshooting for water utilities.

Wastewater

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Comprehensive engineering for municipal wastewater systems, helping communities manage collection and treatment infrastructure efficiently.

  • Inflow and Infiltration Analysis

    Diagnosing and addressing high wet-weather flows to protect treatment plant capacity.

  • Wastewater Treatment Design

    Engineering treatment facility upgrades and process systems to meet regional environmental standards.

Stormwater

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Tailored stormwater management and drainage solutions designed to handle diverse terrain, from flat bootheel regions to mountainous Ozark elevations.

  • MS4 Regulatory Compliance

    Assisting communities with municipal separate storm sewer system permitting and program development.

  • Drainage & Detention Facilities

    Designing structures, absorption basins, and channelization systems to manage runoff.

  • Subdivision Regulations Support

    Developing local stormwater and subdivision guidelines to support structured community growth.

Transportation

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Engineering support for community transit networks and roadway projects, delivering customized designs for small and medium-sized regional municipalities.

General Engineering Services

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Phased project support guiding municipal utilities through planning, financial structuring, and execution phases.

  • Conceptual & Preliminary Planning

    Conducting system feasibility studies and rate analyses to build a foundation for capital improvements.

  • Grant & Funding Assistance

    Guiding public entities through federal, state, and local funding acquisition strategies.

  • Construction Administration

    Providing engineering oversight and inspection services during project construction phases.

  • System Mapping and GIS

    Developing spatial utility maps to aid emergency response and operational planning.

Industries

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

Projects

Scott City Wastewater Treatment Plant

Scott City, MO · Wastewater · Client: Scott City, MO

Project details

Engineering improvements and infrastructure updates for the municipal wastewater treatment system.

Hornersville Wastewater Improvements

Hornersville, MO · Wastewater · Client: Hornersville, MO

Project details

Wastewater collection and treatment system modifications to ensure environmental compliance.

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