Wright Water Engineers, Inc.
Providing Sustainable Water Resources Engineering Solutions Since 1961
About the firm
Wright Water Engineers, Inc. (WWE) is a Colorado-based water resources engineering firm founded in 1961. It provides a comprehensive suite of services spanning storm drainage and flood control, water rights, water supply and treatment, stormwater quality management, water quality and regulatory compliance, water conservation, wastewater, groundwater engineering, wetlands, ecological services, stream and watershed health, post-wildfire hydrology, hazard mitigation, environmental permitting, and historic preservation planning. WWE serves municipal, state, federal, and private clients throughout Colorado and across the US, with regional offices in Denver, Durango, and Glenwood Springs. It is co-developer of the International Stormwater BMP Database and has national recognition in stormwater quality management.
- Established
- 1961
- Firm type
- Water / Wastewater Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Civil Engineering
People
Jonathan JonesCEO
Capabilities
Storm Drainage and Flood Control
Service websiteUrban storm drainage planning, floodplain modeling, regulatory floodplain/floodway assignments (CLOMRs, LOMRs, FHADs), watershed evaluations, and stormwater modeling. WWE's founder oversaw preparation of the original Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual for the Denver Metro area in 1969.
Water Rights
Service websiteFull-service water rights engineering including hydrology evaluation, augmentation plans, substitute water supply plans, and valuation/appraisal services. WWE staff have practiced water rights engineering for over 30 years; two staff hold Colorado appraisal certifications.
Water Supply
Service websitePotable water treatment design (simple groundwater disinfection to advanced surface water treatment), water storage tank design, water distribution system planning and design, water quality and corrosion control, reservoirs and dams, and groundwater well permitting and design.
Stormwater Quality Management
Service websitePost-construction and construction stormwater management, permanent stormwater BMPs and green infrastructure (LID), industrial stormwater management, and NPDES permit compliance. WWE is co-developer of the International Stormwater BMP Database with over 750 BMP monitoring sites.
Water Quality and Regulatory Compliance
Service websiteWater quality permitting (NPDES/state permits), water quality monitoring program development and implementation, regulatory support and expert testimony, and water quality modeling using WINSLAMM, BASINS, HSPF, QUAL-2E, SWAT, SWMM, and other tools.
Water Conservation and Efficiency
Service websiteWater conservation planning, landscape water conservation BMPs, reclaimed water supply planning, and long-term water supply planning for local governments.
Wastewater Engineering
Service websiteWastewater planning, design, and permitting including lift stations, force mains, and wastewater treatment.
Groundwater Engineering
Service websiteGroundwater well permitting, design, and construction oversight; aquifer assessment; hydrogeology evaluation.
Wetlands and Ecological Services
Service websiteWetland delineation, Section 404 permitting, stream restoration, ecological assessment, and habitat restoration.
Stream and Watershed Health
Service websiteStream restoration master planning, watershed management planning, watershed monitoring programs, and nonpoint source BMP guidance.
Post-Wildfire Hydrology Studies and Erosion Control
Service websitePost-fire runoff evaluation, HEC-HMS modeling for emergency preparedness, hydrologic recovery evaluation, and debris flow impact planning.
Risk Assessment, Hazard Mitigation, and Safety
Service websiteDam safety inspections, emergency action plans, floodplain hazard mitigation, and FEMA Flood Mitigation grant support.
Environmental Permitting
Service websiteFederal and state environmental permitting including NPDES, Clean Water Act Section 404, FEMA floodplain permits, and CDOT right-of-way construction permits.
Historic Preservation Planning and Engineering
Service websiteFlood mitigation planning and engineering for historically significant structures; base flood elevation studies for preservation purposes.
Industries
Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Government · Federal · Agriculture · Oil & Gas · Historic Preservation
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