Water: Planning and Design to Fit the Future

Freese and Nichols’ history in the area of water supply parallels the history of water resources in Texas. Today, we deploy a unique skill set and diverse range of sophisticated technologies to assist river authorities and water districts in planning and design to develop, maintain and conserve water resources.

Planning

In recent years, we have been the primary or sub-consultant on the majority of water plans submitted by the 16 Texas regions to formulate the statewide water plan. Freese and Nichols has assisted water resource entities in permitting activities, including environmental assessments, water use projections, consulting reports and public participation.

Dams and Reservoirs

Freese and Nichols has designed and rehabilitated more dams in Texas than any other organization or agency. Our transmission pipeline designs in the last five years traverse more than 400 miles. Our work includes developing new Hydrologic and Hydraulic Guidelines for Dams in Texas on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

As environmental concerns and looming demands focus attention on developing new sources of water, conserving and re-using water from existing sources and more sensitivity to the role of water in the environment, Freese and Nichols continues to lead the way in anticipating and responding to the needs of water districts and river authorities.