Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Water & Wastewater Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2012, Black Water Consulting Engineers is a water and wastewater engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for communities across California's Central Valley. Our team of licensed civil engineers and technical experts specializes in water supply, treatment, and distribution systems; wastewater collection and treatment; stormwater management; and recycled water solutions. With a multidisciplinary approach combining advanced technology and hydrological expertise, we prioritize public health, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to community impact drives every project, from source water protection to infrastructure resilience planning.We emphasize collaborative partnerships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring tailored solutions that address unique regional challenges while fostering long-term sustainability. Our engineers maintain deep technical knowledge through continuous engagement with industry advancements, applying cutting-edge methodologies to optimize system efficiency and resource conservation. Through mentorship and knowledge sharing, we cultivate leadership within our team and the broader water professional community.
Services
Water Treatment
Wastewater Management
Stormwater Solutions
Recycled Water Systems
Infrastructure Design
Hydraulic Modeling
Regulatory Compliance
Construction Oversight
Asset Management
Master Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 12 years of specialized experience in water infrastructure engineering since 2012
- Our team includes licensed professional engineers with expertise in all water cycle aspects
- We implement advanced technologies like real-time monitoring and membrane bioreactors
- We maintain rigorous quality control through all project phases from planning to construction
- We prioritize community engagement and environmental stewardship in every project
Services
Water Treatment
Our water treatment solutions combine innovative technology with hydrological expertise to design efficient systems. We specialize in source protection, plant design, and distribution optimization while ensuring regulatory compliance. By incorporating advanced filtration and real-time monitoring, we enhance water quality and system resilience for municipal clients.
Wastewater Management
We design advanced wastewater treatment systems using membrane bioreactors and anaerobic digesters for resource recovery. Our services include collection system modeling, corrosion control, and regulatory compliance for municipal clients. We prioritize environmental protection while optimizing system efficiency and sustainability.
Stormwater Solutions
Our stormwater management expertise includes detention facilities, green infrastructure, and hydrologic modeling. We create systems that mitigate flooding while enhancing ecosystem resilience. Services cover NPDES compliance, master planning, and low-impact development strategies for urban and rural communities.
Recycled Water Systems
We develop tailored recycled water treatment processes that address water scarcity through resource conservation. Our solutions include feasibility analysis, master planning, and regulatory compliance for industrial and municipal applications. We transform wastewater into valuable resources while maintaining environmental standards.
Infrastructure Design
Our infrastructure design services cover complete water cycle systems including pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities. We provide hydraulic modeling, asset management, and life-cycle cost analysis to optimize system performance while meeting regulatory requirements for public health and safety.
People
Jeff Black
President
Licensed professional engineer with extensive water infrastructure expertise. Founded Black Water Consulting Engineers in 2012 to address regional water challenges through innovative engineering solutions while maintaining community-focused values.
Aja Verburg
Vice President
Experienced water resources engineer specializing in sustainable infrastructure development. Leads technical teams in delivering complex water treatment and distribution projects while emphasizing environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
Alison Furuya
Vice President
Licensed civil engineer with deep expertise in wastewater treatment systems. Oversees project delivery for municipal clients, focusing on advanced treatment technologies and resource recovery solutions for sustainable water management.
Questions
What areas do Black Water serve?
We primarily serve communities in California's Central Valley region, providing water and wastewater engineering solutions tailored to local infrastructure needs.
What water treatment services do you offer?
We provide complete water treatment solutions including source protection, plant design, distribution system optimization, and regulatory compliance services.
Do you handle wastewater infrastructure projects?
Yes, we specialize in wastewater collection systems, treatment plant design, and resource recovery solutions using advanced technologies like membrane bioreactors.
How do you ensure project sustainability?
We integrate environmental stewardship through green infrastructure, resource recovery systems, and life-cycle cost analysis in all our engineering solutions.
What makes your firm different?
Our water cycle expertise combines technical innovation with community focus, delivering tailored solutions through experienced licensed engineers with 12 years of regional experience.
Do you work with municipal clients?
Yes, we partner with cities and special districts on water infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and construction management for sustainable systems.
