Water Quality FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What would be examples of engineered water quality control and treatment measures?

Water retention structure for parking lot.
A dike to intercept or divert flow.
Pumping stations, canals and pipelines.
Water control structures (dams, weirs, gates, channels)
Municipal wastewater treatment plant.

The requirement for professional engineers on these types of measures would be subject to the requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act. In addition, other local, state and federal requirements must be met when designing, constructing and operating these measures.

2. Why are feasibility studies included as engineering? Do all studies require engineering?

Feasibility studies that include comparisons between detailed, engineering designs need to be prepared by an engineer, but less detailed studies or assessments do not necessarily require engineer involvement.