MES quantified water loss and I&I for the town and delivered a final report with engineering estimates and a prioritized roadmap in 2024; follow-up work continues in 2026.
Town of Oak Creek I&I and water loss analysis
Where we work
Water and Wastewater Engineering Golden, Colorado
Water and wastewater engineering in Golden, CO, home of the MES Colorado office: water and sewer design, small plants, site civil and CDPHE permitting.
What we do in Colorado
Water and wastewater engineering in Golden
Golden is home to the MES Colorado office. From here we design water, sewer and site civil work across the Front Range and the mountain communities west of Denver.
We work on water and sewer lines, lift stations, small treatment plants, and grading and drainage for new sites. We also study water loss and inflow and infiltration (I&I) for small utilities.
How permitting and review works around Golden
Golden is the Jefferson County seat. Sites inside city limits go through City of Golden review. Sites in unincorporated Jefferson County go through county review instead.
The City of Golden runs its own water treatment plant, which draws from Clear Creek. The city holds some of the oldest water rights on the creek. Colorado water rights follow prior appropriation, so older rights are served first in a dry year. We cover how this meets permitting in Colorado water rights and discharge permits.
Mountain sites often rely on a small district, a well or an onsite system. Most new or expanded wastewater plants and lift stations above 2,000 gallons per day need CDPHE site location and design approval. Construction that disturbs one acre or more needs CDPHE construction stormwater coverage.
Work near Golden
MES has completed a project in the Golden area. In nearby Lakewood, we did the civil design for a six-home infill site on 0.75 acres and the grading for an outdoor learning area at a public library. In Conifer, we designed water plant upgrades and line rehabilitation for a water and sanitation district.
Common questions
Is the MES Colorado office in Golden?
Yes. Call (214) 833-6748 to talk about a project in Golden or anywhere in Colorado.
Who reviews a site just outside Golden city limits?
Jefferson County reviews unincorporated land. Water and sewer may come from a district rather than the city, so we confirm the provider first.
Does a small treatment plant in the foothills need a state permit?
A plant above 2,000 gallons per day needs CDPHE site location and design approval, plus a discharge permit if it discharges to state waters. Smaller onsite systems are permitted by the local public health agency.
Projects
Work in Colorado.
Water treatment plant upgrades in Conifer, plus a capital improvement plan and plans for 40,000 feet of sewer and water line rehabilitation and replacement.
Mountain Water and Sanitation District plant upgrades and line rehabilitation
Two replacement wastewater plants and 20,000 feet of sewer lining designed for two Routt County communities.
Phippsburg and Milner wastewater plants and collection system
A 105,000 gpd replacement plant and targeted sewer lining, pipe replacement and manhole upgrades designed for the Town of Yampa.
Town of Yampa wastewater plant and collection system
A 57,000 gpd lift station design, a CDPHE engineering report and lining plans for 35,000 feet of sewer.
Florissant Water and Sanitation District lift station and collection system
Civil design and construction observation for a new 0.35 MGD wastewater plant, plus a preliminary design for a 500,000-gallon tank.
Morrison Creek wastewater plant, water tank and booster station
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