One Water

Reimagining the water cycle

Around the country, utilities seek solutions to improve water sustainability and resiliency amid increasing uncertainty. The complex challenges facing this and future generations including climate change, population variability, aging infrastructure, and mounting affordability issues will not be solved by applying the same methods that have gotten us where we are today. Utilities are beginning to look more closely at all water as one resource as they explore new options for their communities. Thinking about the future of water and everything associated with its sustainable management—long-term planning, conveyance, treatment, demand management, reuse, storage, and protection—requires that we get more creative. 1Water represents a new chapter, one rich with fresh dialogue about how we can look at water in new ways.

At Brown and Caldwell, 1Water means collaborating with our clients to develop integrated water management strategies and implement projects and programs that enhance the reliability and resilience of our water systems. From developing the Blueprint for One Water with the Water Research Foundation to advancing integrated and regional planning efforts for the Bay Area Regional Reliability Partnership to designing and implementing large-scale advanced water purification facilities for Pure Water San Diego and Pure Water Soquel Creek, Brown and Caldwell is committed to helping our clients reimagine the water cycle.

Awards

2023

Disability:IN and Disability Equality Index, Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
2022

Disability:IN and Disability Equality Index, Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
2022

Water Environment Federation, Project Excellence Award
2021

National Safety Council, Perfect Record Award
2021

Disability Equality Index, Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Integrated and Regional Planning

Informing and guiding decision makers on how to manage the full water cycle holistically, at local or regional scales, for long-term planning horizons

Drinking Water

Supporting a full range of water utility services from planning through operation that bring fresh solutions to bear on drinking water issues within water treatment plants and in distribution systems, while helping our clients do more with less

Water Reuse

Supporting municipalities and private industries in diversifying water supply portfolios with alternative sources and advancing water reuse to increase supply reliability

Integrated and Regional Planning

Informing and guiding decision makers on how to manage the full water cycle holistically, at local or regional scales, for long-term planning horizons

Drinking Water

Supporting a full range of water utility services from planning through operation that bring fresh solutions to bear on drinking water issues within water treatment plants and in distribution systems, while helping our clients do more with less

Water Reuse

Supporting municipalities and private industries in diversifying water supply portfolios with alternative sources and advancing water reuse to increase supply reliability

Embrace your journey to water independence

Introducing “From Proof to Proven: Journeys to Water Independence,” a new interactive series sharing the paths utilities are taking for a more resilient water future. From building a potable reuse program, improving existing water resources, or adding a new water supply, your unique path to water self-sufficiency is achievable

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Accelerating water stewardship

A framework to support sustainability decisions and water replenishment goals

To develop a strategy to prioritize projects and achieve your water replenishment goals, it’s critical to understand the risks, benefits, and ROI of each decision. BC’s Water Replenishment Prioritization approach provides a data-driven framework to strategically advance replenishment goals through a robust pipeline of prioritized investment opportunities.

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Planning and Responding to Wildfire Impacts

The combustion process during fires releases organics, inorganics, and nutrients that were bound in the watershed covering and soil, making them available to mobilize during rain events. During the first few rain events following a fire, extreme turbidity spikes are common. Long term impacts of these changes to the watershed—which can impact water quality for five or more years—are particulates, increases in organics, and nutrient loading. The increase in organics can drive up disinfection byproducts and the nutrients, can lead to harmful algae blooms.

This helpful guide includes helpful steps to plan for the impacts of wildfires on a watershed.

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“Through Brown and Caldwell’s 1Water Initiative, I have witnessed our clients completely reimagine what their utilities can do and be—developing and implementing innovative, multi-beneficial water and environmental solutions and supporting their communities with more affordable, long-term strategies for sustainable water management.”

Steve Anderson
One Water Leader

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“Through Brown and Caldwell’s 1Water Initiative, I have witnessed our clients completely reimagine what their utilities can do and be—developing and implementing innovative, multi-beneficial water and environmental solutions and supporting their communities with more affordable, long-term strategies for sustainable water management.”

Steve Anderson
One Water Leader

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