Water
A VITAL RESOURCE FOR THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Water has been our passion from the start. Systems and treatment solutions for water, wastewater and stormwater evolve with the needs of communities everywhere.
What We Do
#10
in Water Treatment, Desalination Plants (ENR)
#11
in Wastewater Treatment (ENR)
#6
in Top 100 Design-Build Firms (ENR)
Top of Mind
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White Paper
All-New Thornton Water Treatment Plant Positions Growing Colorado City for the Future
The City of Thornton was looking for a solution to consistently manage water quality challenges. Through an innovative new water treatment plant, the city used ozone and biofiltration to maintain wat...
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Project Profile
New Water Treatment Facility Offers Flexibility and Resilience
With a more than 65-year-old water treatment facility and a growing population, the City of Wichita decided to construct a new facility to treat multiple water sources ranging from 100% groundwater to...
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Case Study
Design-Build Project Secures Clean, Affordable Water Supply for Village of Homewood
An Illinois community applied a progressive design-build approach to bring its water system online fast, supporting reliable water services at a stable rate.
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Project Profile
Meeting Local and Federal Needs With Program Focus, Efficiency
Facing many challenges in meeting a 2026 federal consent decree, Shreveport, Louisiana, needed a holistic approach to deliver its capital program and meet regulatory obligations, under tight budget co...
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CASE STUDY
Flooding and Permitting Needs Prompt Stormwater Management Transformation
Flooding prompted a Missouri city to update its stormwater master plan. Our team helped it tackle challenges with best management practices and GIS-based tools.
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Projects
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Morrison Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Design and construction phase services under a progressive design-build agreement for the expansion of the Morrison Water Treatment Plant in Colorado.
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Community Water Supply Planning
Planning, reports and designs for three programs to help determine the course of action to secure future water supplies for McPherson, Kansas.
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Mine ZLD Water Treatment Facility
Engineering and process design for a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) contact water treatment facility for a New York salt mine.
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MS4 Compliance Assistance
Assistance in the development of an updated stormwater management plan to meet municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) requirements.
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Siloam Springs Design-Build Water Treatment Plant
Planning, design-build construction and permitting for a major water system upgrade to accommodate population growth while adhering to tight budget constraints.
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Northwest Wichita Water Facility
Design-build development of a new 120-MGD facility to treat groundwater, surface water or a blend.
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Kansas City Smart Sewer Program
Program management for Kansas City's $4.5 billion Smart Sewer program, which addresses water quality, aging infrastructure and an EPA consent decree.
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Sewer Construction Management & Engineering
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KC Streetcar
Multidisciplinary design services for water, utility and road infrastructure related to implementation of a new streetcar system, followed by studies and ...
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Aquifer Storage, Recovery & Treatment Facility
Planning, design and construction for an aquifer storage and recovery system, including a surface treatment plant and river intake.
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Target Green East Marlborough Green Infrastructure Improvements
Design services for phases two and three of the Target Green Marlborough East-Middle Blue River Basin Green Infrastructure & Distributed Storage Improvements.
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Flood-Resistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
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Gilmore Avenue Sewer Separation
Insights & News
Blog
Q&A: Advancing the Way We Empower Women in the Workplace
As companies emphasize hiring and promoting women, Kerrie Greenfelder and Karen ...
News
Burns & McDonnell Announces New Operations Director for Southeast Region
ATLANTA, Georgia — Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering,...
Blog
Q&A: How Employee Resource Groups Drive Business Development
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Burns & McDonnell Ranks No. 7 on Annual Industry List of Top 500 Design Firms as Massive Investment in Infrastructure Propels Firm’s Growth
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Industry Leader Sarah Isbell Joins Burns & McDonnell to Head Water Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana