Souder, Miller & Associates (SMA) has successfully assisted communities and organizations in accessing a variety of state and federal funding sources such as New Mexico Legislative grants, and Rural Infrastructure Program, New Mexico Finance Authority, and Rural Utility Service funds.

SMA assists many public and private entities in securing and maintaining reliable sources of high-quality drinking water and in the proper disposal of liquid wastes. Many of these projects often need to be phased to reduce the financial burden associated with the improvements. The initial phase includes a site investigation resulting in a preliminary engineering report of the water or wastewater system. This report contains specific information regarding:

• the age of the existing system

• the adequacy of equipment

• the required system capacities

• any ancillary data, such as possible inflow/infiltration sources (for wastewater projects) or well head protection programs (for water projects).

An estimated project cost is then used to develop and identify possible funding sources.

During the design phase SMA produces preliminary and final engineering designs based on the needs and means of the client and the requirements of the funding agency. These designs often involve supply well and system siting, collection/distribution and treatment system design, storage system design, and system permitting.

During the construction phase SMA provides construction oversight services as well as many other services critical to the proper operation and maintenance of the new system. Operation and maintenance manuals, system as-built diagrams, and loan closure documentation are all services commonly required by public and private entities when installing a new water or wastewater system.