Using Watershed Concepts methods and custom software, surveyors can quickly and accurately collect attribute and x,y,z data for each structure on palm-top computers. The data is instantly checked for errors with the built-in quality control features. The formatted data can be transferred into our custom software for use in hydraulic analyses.

City of Durham Citywide Stormwater Infrastructure Inventory

Stormwater Management Plans

As part of a comprehensive stormwater management plan, Watershed Concepts identifies problems, recommends solutions (including cost estimates), establishes prioritization criteria, and proposes alternatives for consideration.

Watershed Concepts developed a stormwater management plan for the largest metropolitan area in North Carolina, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County area, and has developed over forty other plans.

Drainage Infrastructure Improvements

Watershed Concepts has the resources to prepare plans and specifications for specific water resources projects as well as provide construction management services.

Ordinance Development and Utility Creation

Watershed Concepts assists local governments in setting objectives and conducting needs assessments to define the level of utility services desired. Based on these findings, Watershed Concepts recommends funding alternatives, such as developing impact fees, charging utility fees based on defined criteria or developing a tiered system based on tax assessments. We can also provide customized engineering design manuals.

Watershed Concepts assisted the cities of Florence, South Carolina, and Ashland, Virginia in establishing stormwater utilities.