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Water Treatment Facilities

About

Miller & Associates provides engineering services for water treatment facilities that help communities deliver safe, reliable drinking water while meeting regulatory requirements and long-term operational needs. Our team designs treatment systems that address water quality concerns, improve system performance, and support dependable water service for residential, commercial, and industrial users.

We evaluate source water conditions, treatment requirements, system capacity, operational efficiency, and future growth needs to develop practical and cost-effective treatment solutions tailored to each community. Our experience includes treatment processes for contaminants such as nitrates, arsenic, manganese, radionuclides, iron, and other water quality concerns, as well as facility upgrades, system expansions, and process optimization improvements.

Throughout planning, permitting, design, and construction, we coordinate closely with operators, regulatory agencies, contractors, and community leaders to ensure facilities integrate effectively with existing infrastructure and comply with applicable standards. Our approach emphasizes operational reliability, maintainability, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability to help communities maintain safe drinking water systems.

What We Deliver

  • Water Treatment Facility Planning & Design
  • Treatment Process Evaluation & Selection
  • Nitrate, Arsenic, & Manganese Treatment Solutions
  • Iron & Radionuclide Treatment Systems
  • Facility Upgrades & System Expansions
  • Hydraulic & Process System Coordination
  • Chemical Feed & Treatment Equipment Integration
  • Operational Efficiency & System Optimization
  • Regulatory Permitting & Compliance Support
  • Coordination With DWEE & KDHE Requirements

Water Treatment Facility Projects

Buhler Water Treatment Plant

Buhler, KS

Miller & Associates provided engineering, architectural, and construction engineering services for a new water treatment plant in Buhler, Kansas. The facility improves drinking water quality by addressing arsenic and manganese while providing reliable service to approximately 1,400 residents.

Project Features

  • $1.9 Million Water Treatment Plant
  • Arsenic & Manganese Treatment
  • Serves Approximately 1,400 Residents
  • Integrated Engineering & Architectural Design
  • Stone, Block & Prestressed Concrete Construction
  • Natural Daylighting
  • Efficient Equipment Access
  • Future Equipment Replacement Provisions
Buhler Water Treatment Plant completed project
interior of water plant
water utilities inside the plant
buhler water tower

Complete Retention Wastewater Treatment Facility

Amherst, NE

Miller & Associates partnered with the Village of Amherst to evaluate, plan, design, and oversee the construction of a new complete retention wastewater treatment facility. The project improved regulatory compliance, reduced system inefficiencies, and provided a cost-effective, long-term solution tailored to the community's needs.

Project Features

  • Wastewater System Evaluation
  • Preliminary Engineering Report
  • Flow Monitoring & System Analysis
  • CCTV Sewer Inspection
  • Infiltration & Inflow Reduction
  • Water Meter Installation
  • Complete Retention Treatment Facility
  • Installation of Lift Station & Force Main
  • Funding Assistance
Complete Retention Wastewater Treatment Facility completed project
interior of wastewater treament facility
water pipe being layed
water treatment utilities

Water Resource Recovery Facility Improvements

Kearney, NE

Miller & Associates has partnered with the City of Kearney for more than 40 years to plan, design, and implement $35 million in improvements at the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facility. Through multiple phases of upgrades, the facility has been modernized to support growth, improve operations, and prepare for future regulatory requirements.

Project Features

  • Wastewater Facility Plan
  • BioWin™ Process Modeling
  • Treatment Alternatives Analysis
  • Headworks Facility Improvements
  • Grit Removal System
  • Influent Pump Station Replacement
  • Activated Sludge Treatment System
  • Primary Clarifiers
  • Sludge Handling & Dewatering Facilities
  • Electrical & Control Building
  • Phased Facility Improvements
  • CWSRF-Funded Project
Water Resource Recovery Facility Improvements completed project
photo of exterior buildings at water treatment facility
interior of water treament facility
interior of water treatment facility