HCE has extensive experience with the design of wastewater collection, pumping and transmission systems. Our experience ranges from the condition assessment and hydraulic modeling to design and construction of small, medium, and large systems.

HCE has assisted various South Florida utilities in the planning, design, permitting and construction of new wastewater collection systems for  residential neighborhoods currently on septic tanks. We have helped various clients implement alternatives for septic system elimination, including low-pressure systems featuring grinder pump stations and gravity sewer systems.

Additionally, HCE is well qualified to evaluate, design, permit and manage the construction and start-up of submersible lift stations and master pump stations. Our recent experience with lift stations includes the design and permitting for the rehabilitation of over 100 lift stations within Palm Beach County.  HCE is familiar with the design and installations of new lift stations as well, using both open cut and tremie methods.

Gravity Sewer

HCE is responsible for the design of multiple gravity sewer systems within Palm Beach and Martin County. These systems were designed with the intent bring existing residential customers onto a centralized sewer system from their existing aging septic tanks. For each of these projects, HCE designed the centralized gravity mains including piping and valving with manholes and pump stations where needed.

HCE has provided construction oversight on multiple gravity sewer installations, and our staff are well aware of the problems, concerns, and questions that may arise with area residents and stakeholders during construction. We are committed to stakeholder engagement and ensuring that those impacted during construction activities have an understanding of how, why, and when activities will be taking place.

Low Pressure Sewer

HCE is responsible for the design of multiple low pressure sewer systems in Palm Beach and Martin County. These systems were designed to convert existing residential customers from their existing aging septic tanks to a centralized sewer system. For each of these projects, HCE designed the centralized small diameter force mains, piping, and valving with individual grinder pump stations on each property. HCE is proud to have been involved in these projects which aim to protect the health of our local waterways by eliminating aging septic treatment systems.

Lift Stations and Master Repump Stations

HCE is familiar with the design of wastewater pump stations. Our staff have designed the rehabilitation of over 100 wastewater pump stations within Palm Beach County. These rehabilitations included changes to station site plans, as well as civil, mechanical, and electrical upgrades. In addition to site plan re-design and equipment replacement, some rehabilitation projects have included conversion of lift stations from dry-can type lift stations to conventional duplex submersible lift stations. Our staff are well versed the with local utilities, permitting agencies, and stakeholders required for these types of projects.

Additionally, HCE has designed and permitted several new wastewater pump stations for local utility clients. Our construction management team has overseen the construction of various stations and they are familiar with multiple installation methods including open cut and tremie installation.

Force Mains

HCE has performed force main work for each and every one of our local utility clients. We have experience on a wide variety of installation methods, including, but not limited to: open cutting, horizontal directional drilling, and in-situ slip lining.  A small sampling of recent force main projects we have completed include:

-New 16-inch directional-drilled force main beneath the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach Gardens.

-In-situ slip lining of 4,600 feet of 12-inch force main within PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens

-Extension of 7,300 linear feet of 8-inch force main on US-1 in Hobe Sound

-New 12-inch directional-drilled force main beneath the Indian River Lagoon in Jensen Beach