WATER SYSTEM PLANNING & WATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING

In the Midwest more and more communities are turning to SSE for solutions to their drinking water needs. Currently SSE has designed water systems for 18 communities and 17 Water Districts across America's Heartland and we have successfully assisted our clients in passing 39 bond issues. Additionally, we have used our extensive relationships and knowledge to help these communities track down and collect over $80 million dollars from government subsidized loans and free public grants.

Our work with both Water Districts and Municipalities has covered all facets of the drinking water industry. Some of our past projects include designing water plants, water wells, and disinfection systems. Additionally we have provided design for many of these systems, upgrades to existing lines, and necessary storage needs.

Over the years, SSE has designed a multitude of water production systems. We work closely with MoDNR – DGLS to identify possible deep water solutions. Our engineers and technicians have been able to identify deep water bearing formations that are able to serve both small Districts and large Municipalities alike. Our SSE team has designed dozens of systems tapping deep water sources that have produced millions of gallons of pure drinking water.

In cases where acceptable groundwater quality and/or quantity cannot be found, SSE has designed water treatment plants for our clients to cope with those unique situations. SSE has the knowledge and experience to work with any budget in designing a system that deals with the unique problems that some communities have in obtaining clean water. We have designed Iron and Manganese removal plants, surface water treatment plants, and membrane plants.

Occasionally, the EPA adds new requirements that a community must meet or usage growth causes systems to produce past their operating limits. We have helped several communities save money by retrofitting or modify their existing treatment facilities to meet any of these new demands. Recently we designed a surface water treatment plant for the City of Ironton, Missouri. SSE was able to retrofit their existing water treatment plant into a state-of-the-art facility including an ultra-filtration membrane treatment system with a SCADA system for control. This retrofit saved the city thousands of dollars and has allowed them to meet and exceed all their requirements!!

Water storage and disinfection has also been a cornerstone of most of our water system designs. Chlorine gas or liquid feed systems have been designed for a host of our clients across the area. Tank designs can be provided for any size or style that may be necessary for the particular application and budget. Such designs include standpipes, elevated storage, ground storage or pneumatic tanks. Booster stations are commonly used in conjunction with water storage and can be designed for your specific needs.

Water distribution systems are among SSE’s favorite designs. We have installed hundreds of miles of water mains and service lines since the company was founded in 1997. These designs range in size from a few hundred feet for a small client to customers such as Butler County Public Water Supply District #1, which has hundreds of miles of line and over 3,300 customers. Over the past five years, we have specialized in the replacement of entire systems for whole communities. In many cases, these clients have ductile iron or cement lined pipes built pre-1960 that are crumbling. At the end of construction, all of these clients have reduced their water production significantly and been able to bring their system back into compliance with State requirements. These water production savings have saved them thousands of dollars in maintenance and electricity per year. We are also able to implement a radio read metering system to reduce the paperwork and man hour headache caused by monthly meter reading.

As you can see, SSE is a “one stop shop” for all of your water design needs. With a growing reputation and numerous satisfied customers across the Midwest, we are confident that our company can design a water system that meets your needs and fits your budget. If you are looking for a company that can help you from start to finish then look no farther than SSE. Our services include total project administration including: District formation (if necessary), assistance with bond issue elections, preliminary design engineering, grant and loan procurement, easement acquisition, contract administration, and construction observation. Small water districts and large municipal systems all trust SSE for their water needs. We have the experience, knowledge and desire to help transform your ideas into reality!

Water Systems Projects