Source-to-Discharge Water Infrastructure Solutions
pHlow provides specialized engineering and advisory services for water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on treatment facilities, pump stations, dams and other critical vertical facilities and assets.
Our work spans the full lifecycle of infrastructure – from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and operational support – delivering solutions that are practical, efficient and built for long-term performance.
Water Supply and Treatment
We support the planning, design, and optimization of water supply and treatment systems, with an emphasis on process performance, hydraulic reliability and long-term asset integrity.
- Water supply planning and source evaluation, including dams and intake structures
- Treatment process design and optimization
- Filtration, disinfection and chemical feed system design
- Pumping system and booster station design
- Hydraulic and transient (surge) analysis
- Water storage tank design and rehabilitation
- Water reuse and reclamation systems
- Equipment specification and operational support
Wastewater Treatment
We provide engineering services for wastewater treatment facilities, focused on process reliability, regulatory performance and maintainable system design.
- Wastewater facilities planning and treatment process design
- Pump station design, evaluation and rehabilitation
- Biological nutrient removal and advanced treatment processes
- Solids handling and residuals management
- Odor control system evaluation and design
- Instrumentation, controls and system integration support
- Asset management and capital improvement planning
Asset Management and Operational Support
We support reliable, efficient water and wastewater infrastructure through practical, operations-focused services and asset management.
- Asset management and capital funding planning, supported by condition-based assessment of treatment facilities, pump stations and associated infrastructure
- Equipment and process right-sizing to align capacity with actual system demands
- Electricity and natural gas procurement strategy and support
- Evaluation and pro forma financial analysis of energy-related projects and infrastructure investments
- Owner’s representation for maintenance, rehabilitation and capital improvement projects
- Coordination with contractors, operators, and regulatory stakeholders to support ongoing compliance and performance
Planning and Engineering
Our engineering services are grounded in a practical understanding of how infrastructure is planned, designed, and implemented, ensuring that solutions are both technically sound and constructible.
- Facility planning and conceptual design
- Asset condition assessment and capital planning
- Hydraulic modeling and system evaluation
- Process modeling and performance optimization
- Process flow diagram and P&ID development
- Civil and site design for treatment and pumping facilities
- Equipment specification and procurement support
- Permitting and regulatory coordination
Construction and Commissioning
We remain actively involved through construction and startup to ensure that systems are delivered as intended and perform reliably from day one.
- Construction inspection and resident representation
- Contract administration and bid-phase support
- Submittal and shop drawing review
- Construction cost estimating and project controls
- Equipment startup and performance testing
- Commissioning and operational readiness support
- O&M manual development and staff training
Who We Support and How We Work
pHlow partners with a range of organizations across the water and wastewater industry, providing flexible, senior-level technical support tailored to project needs and delivery structure.
Who we work with:
- Municipalities, water companies, water pollution control authorities and utilities – When seeking independent engineering advisory support and technical guidance
- Engineering firms – As a specialized subconsultant, providing focused expertise in treatment processes, pumping systems, hydraulics and critical vertical assets
- Contractors and design-build teams – Requiring engineering support during construction, startup and commissioning activities
Roles we perform based on project needs:
- Owner’s Representative -Providing independent technical review, project oversight, and decision support throughout planning, design and construction
- Specialty Subconsultant – Supporting prime consultants with targeted expertise in process design, hydraulic analysis, equipment selection and lifecycle-focused engineering solutions
- Construction and Commissioning Support – Working directly with project teams or contractors to support startup, performance testing, troubleshooting and operational readiness
Across all engagements, we integrate seamlessly into project teams while maintaining an independent, practical perspective focused on delivering reliable, long-term infrastructure performance.