Water Resources/Utilities

Merrick has specialists in the planning and design of water supply and wastewater collection systems. In addition, Merrick provides all of the needed services for a water resource project including mapping, surveying, planning, analysis, design, permitting, and construction management services.


Charter Member, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

Water Resource/Utility Engineering Services

  • Utility mapping, using GIS photogrammetry
  • ROW and plan and profile surveys, using GPS
  • Master planning
  • Route analysis
  • System condition analysis
  • Hydraulic system analysis
  • Hydraulic analysis and design
  • Route analysis
  • Water system modeling
  • Water transmission design
  • Water distribution design
  • Wastewater collection systems including planning, analysis and design
  • Sanitary sewer system modeling
  • Environmental studies
  • Plan and profile design
  • Pipe material selections
  • Permitting assistance
  • Plan and specifications preparation
  • Cost estimates
  • Construction management
  • Construction inspection services
  • Construction plan preparation and review
  • Design and planning of water supply systems
  • Design of pump station and lift station including architecture, mechanical and electrical systems

Types of Projects

  • Raw water delivery systems, transmission and distribution
  • Potable water delivery systems, transmission and distribution
  • Water storage tanks
  • Pump stations
  • Pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations
  • Sanitary sewer collection lines
  • Sanitary sewer interceptors
  • Lift stations and force mains
  • District engineering for water and sanitation districts

Project Examples

  • Raw Water Intake; Roaring Judy State Fish Hatchery, CO

  • Water Transmission Line; City of Thornton, CO

  • Water Storage Tank; Thornton, CO