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Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C.

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

Complete Retention Wastewater Treatment Facility

Amherst, NE
Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Engineering, Planning, Surveying, Construction
Complete Retention Wastewater Treatment Facility completed project
interior of wastewater treament facility
water pipe being layed
water treatment utilities

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

Services We Provided

  • Wastewater & Collection System Evaluation
  • Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs)
  • Engineering Design
  • Topographic Survey
  • Funding Assistance
  • Preparation of Construction Plans & Specifications
  • Preparation of Bidding Documents
  • Construction Administration & Observation

Miller & Associates has served the Village of Amherst since 1976, providing engineering services that have supported the community's infrastructure needs for over five decades. Most recently, that partnership resulted in the development of a new complete retention wastewater treatment facility designed to address regulatory requirements and improve long-term system performance.

As wastewater flows increased beyond levels typically expected for a community of Amherst's size, the Village sought to better understand the causes and identify the most cost-effective path forward. Between 2016 and 2020, Miller & Associates completed a comprehensive evaluation of the wastewater collection system, including flow monitoring, topographic surveying, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections. These investigations identified sources of excess flow and provided the data needed to develop a phased improvement strategy.

Early phases of the project focused on reducing unnecessary wastewater flows through installation of water meters, targeted collection system repairs, and efforts to minimize inflow and infiltration. By addressing these issues before investing in treatment improvements, the Village was able to reduce future infrastructure needs and optimize project costs.

Based on the findings of the evaluation and Preliminary Engineering Report, a complete retention wastewater treatment facility was determined to be the most practical long-term solution. The final project included construction of a new treatment facility, lift station, force main, and prioritized collection system improvements.

Miller & Associates provided engineering design, construction administration, and on-site observation services throughout the project. Funding was secured through the USDA Rural Development Loan and Grant Program, and construction was completed in July 2023. The completed improvements provide Amherst with a reliable wastewater system that supports regulatory compliance, protects environmental resources, and serves the community's needs.

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