Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering for Resorts & Mountain Communities

Wastewater Infrastructure

AQUA provides the full range of wastewater engineering services for resort development and mountain community utilities, from system-wide master planning through construction of individual facility components. Mountain resort wastewater systems present seasonal loading patterns, treatment technology constraints driven by high-altitude cold-weather operation, and effluent disposal limitations that require careful planning and coordination with state environmental agencies.

Capabilities Include:

Planning and Analysis

Collection system master planning and long-range capital improvement programs
Hydraulic modeling of collection systems
System capacity analysis under existing and future buildout conditions
Treatment technology evaluation: lagoon systems, mechanical treatment, extended aeration, MBR, and all technology types
Effluent disposal evaluation: land application, reclaimed water reuse, and irrigation
Winter storage sizing and effluent management for seasonally constrained high-altitude sites
Wastewater treatment preliminary engineering reports for regulatory submittal
Impact fee analysis and user rate studies

Collection Systems

Gravity sewer pipeline design, replacement, and upsizing in all pipe materials
Pipeline rehabilitation: UV-cured and steam-cured CIPP lining, epoxy and polyurea coatings
High-elevation trunk sewer design through active ski terrain, including long continuous alignments in constrained corridors
Force main and lift station design
Manhole design and rehabilitation
Pressurized cleanout systems and pipeline flow monitoring
Bidding and procurement coordination for collection system rehabilitation

Treatment and Reuse

Treatment facility planning and design for all technology types
Reclaimed water distribution system design
Water rights coordination for reclaimed water reuse applications
Coordination with state environmental agencies, water rights authorities, and county health departments