Wastewater Engineering for Texas Developers
From planning to permits to construction, we handle all wastewater engineering for your Texas development. TCEQ permitting, collection system design, lift stations, and treatment plants. Projects that move fast and stay on budget.
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Wastewater Treatment Planning
Before you break ground on your Texas development, you need to know what wastewater solution makes financial sense. Can you connect to the city’s existing system? Do you need to build your own treatment plant? What will TCEQ require, and what will it cost to operate long-term?
We help Texas developers answer these questions early. Our planning work includes evaluating treatment options, sizing systems for your buildout, estimating capital and operating costs, and identifying the most cost-effective approach. We look at everything from small package plants to full-scale facilities, considering Texas climate, soil conditions, TCEQ discharge requirements, and reuse opportunities.
The result? You know exactly what you’re dealing with before you commit to land purchases or lock in your budget. No surprises, no guessing—just solid engineering that helps you make smart business decisions for your Texas project.
Wastewater Treatment Permitting
Getting wastewater permits in Texas means working through TCEQ’s complex permitting process. The process takes time, and mistakes cost more time and money. We handle the entire TCEQ permitting process so your project stays on schedule.
We prepare domestic wastewater permit applications, TPDES discharge permits, and water reuse authorizations. We coordinate directly with TCEQ reviewers, respond to technical questions, and manage revisions until you get approval. Whether you’re discharging to surface water, pursuing land application, or exploring irrigation reuse, we know what TCEQ expects and how to get applications through without unnecessary back-and-forth.
We’ve permitted projects across Texas—from Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin to San Antonio, and rural developments statewide. We understand Edwards Aquifer requirements, major and minor river basin rules, and how to structure applications that get approved efficiently. You get TCEQ permits that don’t drag on for months while your project sits waiting.
Construction Drawings
Once your wastewater system is designed and TCEQ-permitted, you need construction drawings Texas contractors can actually build from. We produce complete plan sets in AutoCAD Civil 3D that include everything needed for competitive bidding and construction.
Our drawings cover treatment facilities, collection systems, lift stations, and all associated infrastructure. Every sheet includes detailed plans, profiles, sections, and specifications that meet Texas standards. We coordinate with structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to make sure nothing gets missed. All work is reviewed and stamped by a Texas-licensed PE.
Contractors get clear, accurate drawings with all the details they need to price the job correctly and build it right. That means fewer RFIs during construction, fewer change orders, and projects that stay on budget. You get biddable documents that move your Texas development from paper to reality without delays or confusion.
Infiltration and Inflow Analysis
If you’re buying land with existing sewer infrastructure in Texas, you need to know what condition it’s really in. Excess water getting into the system—from groundwater, storm drains, or leaking pipes—drives up treatment costs and limits capacity for new development.
We perform I&I studies that quantify how much extra water is in the system and where it’s coming from. This includes flow monitoring, smoke testing, and system evaluation to identify problem areas. We calculate the cost to fix issues versus the cost of living with them, so you can make informed decisions about rehabilitation priorities.
For Texas developers, this means knowing whether existing infrastructure can handle your project or needs upgrades first. For redevelopment projects in older Texas neighborhoods, it means understanding what you’re inheriting and what it will cost to bring systems up to current standards.
Hydraulic Modeling
You need to know your wastewater system will work in Texas conditions before you build it. Hydraulic modeling lets us test the system digitally, identifying problems before they show up in the field and cost real money to fix.
We build detailed hydraulic models of collection systems to verify pipe sizes, check slopes, confirm lift station capacities, and evaluate system performance under different flow conditions. This includes peak hour flows, wet weather events common in Texas, and future growth scenarios as your development builds out.
The modeling catches issues early—undersized pipes, inadequate slopes, capacity constraints—when they’re easy and cheap to fix. By the time construction starts, you know the system works. Contractors build what’s on the drawings, and it performs exactly as designed. No surprises, no emergency fixes, no change orders to upsize infrastructure after it’s already in the ground.
Collection System Design
Your collection system is the backbone of wastewater infrastructure. Get it wrong and you’re dealing with backups, odors, and expensive repairs for decades. Get it right and it works quietly in the background while your Texas development succeeds.
We design gravity sewer systems, force mains, manholes, and cleanouts that meet Texas standards and handle your flows reliably. This includes proper pipe sizing, adequate slopes for self-cleaning, strategic manhole placement, and coordination with other utilities. We account for Texas soil conditions—from expansive clays to sandy loams—high groundwater in coastal areas, and future maintenance access.
Our designs balance upfront construction costs with long-term performance. We don’t oversize everything “to be safe,” and we don’t cut corners that create problems later. You get a collection system sized right for Texas conditions, designed for maintainability, and built to last without breaking your budget.
Lift Station Design
When gravity flow isn’t possible in your Texas development, you need lift stations that work reliably. A failed lift station means sewage backups, emergency calls, and unhappy residents—exactly what you don’t want in a new development.
We design lift stations with redundant pumps, backup power, proper ventilation, odor control (critical in Texas heat), and controls that handle varying flows automatically. Every station is sized for peak flows with enough capacity for future growth. We specify pumps that handle solids without clogging, design wet wells that prevent septicity in hot weather, and include access for maintenance without confined space entry when possible.
The goal is a lift station that runs for years without problems in Texas conditions. Pumps that start when they should, controls that work reliably in extreme heat, and systems that don’t require constant attention. You get infrastructure that performs reliably from day one.
Projects
Why Choose Modern Engineering Solutoins
Modern Engineering Solutions helps Texas developers handle wastewater engineering so your projects stay on track. Whether you’re figuring out if you should connect to city sewer or build your own system, we give you clear answers from day one through construction. We focus on solutions that meet TCEQ requirements without wasting your money.
We handle TCEQ Permitting, Package Treatment Plants, Collection System Design, and Lift Stations—everything you need for land development. These services work together to get permits approved faster, keep infrastructure costs under control, and prevent delays.
Contact us today to talk about your development. We’ll help you navigate wastewater requirements, satisfy TCEQ, and keep your project on schedule. Let’s work together on your next Texas project.
Why We’re a Good Fit for Texas Developers
We Speak Your Language
You’re building projects, not running a wastewater company. We translate complex TCEQ requirements into straightforward answers you can use to make business decisions. No engineering jargon—just clear information about costs, timelines, and what you actually need to do.
We Know TCEQ Inside and Out
Texas permitting is complicated. We work with TCEQ daily and know exactly what they want to see in applications. That means permits that move through the system instead of sitting on someone’s desk for months while your project waits.
We Protect Your Timeline
Delays cost you money—carrying costs, missed selling seasons, frustrated investors. We structure our work to keep your project moving. Fast answers during planning. Complete permit applications that don’t need multiple revisions. Construction drawings contractors can build from immediately.
We Give You Real Numbers Early
You need accurate infrastructure costs before you close on land or finalize your pro forma. We provide realistic estimates during feasibility—not vague ranges that leave you guessing. You’ll know what wastewater will actually cost before you’re committed.
We’ve Done This Before
We’ve permitted and designed wastewater systems for developments across Texas. Small subdivisions to large master-planned communities. Package plants to full-scale treatment facilities. We know what works, what TCEQ approves, and what saves you money.
We’re Responsive
When you have a question, you get an answer—not a voicemail. When TCEQ asks for clarification, we respond immediately. When contractors need information, we don’t slow them down. Your project has momentum, and we keep it that way.
We Think Like Developers
We understand your business. You need projects that pencil out, timelines you can count on, and infrastructure that works without constant problems. We design systems that deliver on all three—because expensive, complicated systems that drain your budget don’t help anyone.