Municipal infrastructure
Sanitary, Storm & Water System Design
Reliable infrastructure starts below the surface.
Water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems are essential to healthy, resilient, and thriving communities.
At EBH, we provide municipal water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure design services to help municipalities, developers, and infrastructure owners plan, construct, and improve the systems they rely on every day.
From new municipal servicing systems and infrastructure extensions to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing networks, we develop practical, coordinated engineering solutions that consider system performance, constructability, and long-term maintenance.
Municipal water distribution system design
Sanitary sewer collection system design
Storm sewer & drainage infrastructure design
Pipe condition assessments & infrastructure renewal
Municipal servicing coordination & system analysis
Detailed engineering & construction support
How we help
The infrastructure communities depend on
Some of the most important infrastructure in our communities is hidden beneath the surface.
Watermains deliver drinking water to homes, businesses, and public facilities. Sanitary sewer systems collect wastewater for treatment. Storm drainage networks help convey rainfall and surface runoff away from developed areas.
Each system serves a specific purpose, but they all need to function in a coordinated way.
We take a comprehensive approach to municipal servicing design, and start by understanding the existing infrastructure, identifying site-specific challenges, and evaluating how the proposed work will interact with surrounding systems.
Our approach to municipal infrastructure design
We start with a clear understanding of the existing environment and the infrastructure being served, and focus on delivering well-coordinated solutions from initial investigation through project delivery.
Understand existing conditions
We begin by reviewing site topography, available infrastructure records, existing service connections, pipe locations, elevations, and other known system conditions.
Define servicing requirements
We work with our clients to understand the project's objectives and anticipated infrastructure needs, and then evaluate the available capacity to identify constraints.
Develop coordinated system design
Based on the connected systems and surrounding infrastructure, we design water, sanitary, and storm drainage systems that support efficient performance, installation requirements, and long-term serviceability.
Prepare for construction
We then prepare coordinated engineering drawings, supporting calculations, and other technical documentation and assist with design-related submissions, owner coordination, and responses to review comments.
Support construction & delivery
As needed, we also offer construction administration, resident engineering inspections, and technical support during construction.
Frequently asked questions
A sanitary sewer is designed to collect and convey wastewater from homes, businesses, and other connected facilities toward an appropriate treatment system, while a storm sewer is designed to collect and convey rainfall runoff from roads, developed properties, and other surfaces.
These systems serve different purposes and are generally designed as separate networks in modern developments.
Water distribution design involves planning and engineering the infrastructure needed to deliver water through a municipal network. This may include watermain alignments, pipe sizing, service connections, valves, hydrants, system pressure considerations, and coordination with existing infrastructure.
A sewer system likely requires further assessment or improvements when it experiences recurring performance issues, structural deterioration, capacity limitations, or increased demands from surrounding development.
The right solution depends on the condition of the infrastructure, hydraulic requirements, and project objectives. An engineering assessment can help identify potential constraints and the best improvement strategies for your system.
A connection may be possible depending on the location, condition, available capacity, and requirements of the existing infrastructure. Engineering analysis and confirmation from the relevant municipality or utility owner is typically required.
*The presence of a watermain or sewer near a property does not automatically establish that a connection or additional system demand can be accommodated. Reach out to us, and we can help you determine the best course of action for your property.
Yes. We offer existing pipe condition assessments and reporting to help evaluate underground infrastructure and inform maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement decisions.
The assessment methods and level of investigation depend on the specific site and project requirements.
Yes. We prepare engineering drawings and supporting technical documentation and can help with all design-related submissions and comment reviews.
The specific approvals required depend on the project, municipality, infrastructure owner, and applicable provincial requirements.
Yes. We provide resident engineering inspection and construction administration services for municipal infrastructure projects. Depending on the agreed scope, this can include construction observations, documentation, technical coordination, and review of general conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
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