Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Local, Established, Qualified Problem-Solvers.

From pumping stations to water and wastewater treatment facilities to reservoirs, we apply industry-leading approaches at scale for your community’s needs. McElhanney’s experience in planning, design, and construction services covers the entire water and wastewater lifecycle and is supported by local team members representing 30+ services.

For the perfect fit, contact your local McElhanney office.

Learn about our areas of expertise

Pumping Stations

A narrow, single-story concrete structure is in the centre of the photo. The side of a house is visible on the right, a few metres away from the concrete structure. To the left of the concrete structure is a narrow laneway that is bordered immediately by a fence line and trees. — Details

Wakefield Lift Station Replacement

McElhanney led a team of civil, process mechanical, structural, geotechnical, and electrical disciplines in the Wakefield lift station replacement.

Fort McMurray #468 First Nation Water and Sewage Infrastructure

McElhanney completed an economic master sustainability study which reccomended providing water & wastewater servicing via a pump station.

Lift Station in High River, Alberta — Details

High River Lift Station Upgrades

The budget-friendly re-design included a much-needed new bypass around the lift station for emergency or other temporary use. Through intricate design, the team managed to tie it in with existing, unused infrastructure to save the Town added expense.

Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Mill Bay Wastewater Infrastructure Project Area — Details

Mill Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant

Upgrading and improving Mill Bay’s wastewater treatment accommodated future growth and minimized system complexity.

Moving Bed Biological Reactor (MBBR) tanks in action at Anacla. — Details

Anacla Community Wastewater Treatment System

Huu-ay-aht First Nations required a new wastewater management system for the expansion of the Anacla community.

Peace River biosolids cells before rehabilitation — Details

Peace River Biosolids Facility Rehabilitation

McElhanney’s rehabilitation of the original cells allowed for years of future operations and provided efficient leachate process management.

Reservoirs

Installation of new concrete pad for mechanical seismic valve, used to isolate cell 1 and cell 2 in an earthquake scenario. — Details

Walfred Road Reservoir Valve Upgrade

McElhanney provided design and construction services to provide reservoir valve upgrades at Walfred Reservoir.

Engineered drawings showing an aerial view of the reservoirs and pump station at Eagle Heights. — Details

Eagle Heights Reservoir Replacement

The City of Duncan’s reservoir replacement had to store twice the amount of water on a parcel the size of a basketball court. Could our design deliver?

A black and white structural engineered drawing — Details

Fortune Creek Reservoirs

To address an existing water storage deficiency, the City of Armstrong requested a design for concrete potable water reservoirs.

Water Treatment Facilities

White Rock Arsenic and Manganese Water Treatment Project — Details

White Rock Water Treatment Plant

McElhanney supported all aspects of project execution and commissioning for the City of White Rock’s water treatment plant.

Fortress Mountain Resort Water Treatment / Sewer System Renovations

In 2015, McElhanney assisted with improvements on the existing water infrastrucrure at Fortress Mountain to meet new permitting requirements.

Lisa Beck, President & CEO, Easter Seals BC / Yukon and BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities

“We cannot thank McElhanney enough for your hard work and efficient management of this project. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of your water and wastewater team. Ultimately, our campers and their families will be restored back to our camp after over three years away.” Commenting on Easter Seals camp wastewater infrastructure renewal project.