Reliable Water & Wastewater Systems Built to Endure

Water & wastewater engineering for Colorado’s mountain communities

Municipal water and wastewater systems are aging. Regulations evolve. Communities grow. When infrastructure begins to strain or fail, the consequences affect public health, operations, and long-term budgets.

We are most effective when engaged early and trusted to guide decisions that balance regulatory compliance, operational realities, and fiscal responsibility.

Public Infrastructure for Colorado’s Mountain Communities

Roaring Fork Engineering partners with municipalities, utilities, and districts to plan, design, and modernize water and wastewater systems that perform reliably for decades.

what we do

Engineer of Record services

[ 01 ]

Water treatment plant upgrades and expansion

[ 02 ]

Wastewater treatment plant design

[ 03 ]

Water distribution system modeling and optimization

[ 04 ]

Sewer collection system design and rehabilitation

[ 05 ]

Lift stations and booster stations

[ 06 ]

Capital improvement planning and asset management

[ 07 ]

Water and sewer rate studies

[ 08 ]

CDPHE permitting and regulatory coordination

[ 09 ]

Funding procurement and grant support

[ 10 ]

Our projects

From serving as Engineer of Record for Basalt Sanitation District to supporting complex river crossing projects, we have delivered water and wastewater solutions across Colorado’s rural and mountain communities for more than a decade. Our work reflects disciplined engineering, regulatory fluency, and a clear understanding of how these systems must perform in the real world.

Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs Lift Station

Aspen, CO

Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing

[ 01 ]

Designed with
operators in mind

Infrastructure does not live on paper.
It operates in the field.

We work closely with operators and maintenance teams to ensure designs are practical, maintainable, and aligned with real-world conditions. Our goal is not simply to meet regulatory requirements, but to deliver systems that communities can confidently run and sustain.

[ 02 ]

When clients call us

Treatment facilities nearing capacity
Collection systems experiencing inflow and infiltration
Aging infrastructure approaching failure
Regulatory updates requiring upgrades
Growth demanding system expansion
Funding opportunities tied to capital improvements

[ 03]

Why municipalities
choose RFE

Clear communication and accountability
Senior-level involvement throughout the project
Strong relationships with regional agencies
Proven ability to navigate permitting
Solutions that balance cost, risk, and long-term performance

Testimonials

What our clients say

10+

Years served

“Roaring Fork Engineering has been serving our sanitation district for years now and we’ve always been pleased with their responsiveness and professionalism. I’d recommend them to anyone who is looking for a civil engineer in Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale or Glenwood Springs, CO.”

Sanitation District

Ian Quillan

Let’s Strengthen Your System

If your water or wastewater infrastructure needs evaluation, modernization, or expansion, we are ready to help.