Wastewater:

We know how to keep things clean

Wastewater management is one of the most important, but most overlooked, responsibilities of a municipality.  Whereas some people might prefer not to deal with it at all, MSA’s wastewater professionals truly have a passion for what they do.  We consider a wide range of technical solutions, and help guide our clients to the one that’s best for them.  Whether it requires innovation or using the tried-and-true, we seek to apply the most appropriate technology for each situation.  And our expertise doesn’t end there.  Every day, MSA’s wastewater staff helps communities navigate through the regulatory, technical, and financial maze that most communities face once every 10 to 20 years.

Specialty areas include:

Studies and planning

  • Operation and needs reviews
  • Facility planning
  • Regionalization
  • Permitting

Wastewater collection and conveyance system design

  • Sanitary sewer evaluation, design, and rehabilitation
  • Infiltration and inflow reduction
  • CMOM – capacity management, operations, and maintenance
  • Sewage pump stations

Wastewater process design

  • Activated sludge
  • Fixed film
  • High performance lagoon systems
  • Large-scale privately-owned wastewater treatment systems (POWTS)
  • Drip irrigation systems
  • Advanced nutrient removal
  • Biosolids treatment and disposal

Wastewater operation and maintenance
•        Process optimization and troubleshooting

  • Contract operations

Utility management

  • Effluent trading

•        Project funding, financing, and cost recovery

  • Utility rate studies