Regulatory Compliance Assistance

Helping Utilities Navigate Regulations with Confidence and Clarity

Regulatory demands in the water and wastewater industry are increasingly complex, especially as state and federal agencies introduce evolving standards around treatment performance, by-products, and environmental protection.

NCS Engineers offers deep expertise in helping utilities meet these requirements with confidence—through customized compliance planning, permitting support, monitoring program design, and hands-on staff training.

Whether working with large municipalities or small systems, our team ensures that clients are prepared to meet today’s regulatory expectations while positioning their infrastructure and operations for long-term success.

Targeted Compliance Services for Water and Wastewater Systems

NCS Engineers provides a broad range of services designed to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations:

• Permitting Support
  Assistance with NPDES permits, Groundwater Protection permits, and other key environmental approvals.

• Master Planning and Regulatory Scheduling
  Forward-looking planning tools to help clients prepare for and align with upcoming regulatory changes and phased implementation timelines.

• Rule-Specific Guidance
  Specialized compliance support for rules including:

  • Disinfection By-Products (DBPs)

  • Radon Mitigation

  • Groundwater Rule (GWR)

  • Filter Backwash Rule

• Cost Impact Assessments
  Analysis of capital and operational cost implications related to regulatory implementation and compliance strategies.

• Contaminant Modeling and Treatment Optimization
  Simulation and evaluation tools to assess contaminant behavior and identify efficient treatment process adjustments.

• Monitoring Program Design and Implementation
  Tailored monitoring plans that ensure regulatory reporting accuracy and operational insight, including schedule development and location-specific sampling strategies.

• Small System Compliance Support
  Scaled solutions for smaller municipalities and rural systems, including simplified monitoring plans, permit guidance and staff training.

• Training and Data Management Tools
  Instruction on regulatory reporting formats, data recording spreadsheets, and QA/QC procedures—delivered directly to operators and administrative teams.

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Program Development
  Support for internal and third-party data verification, including processes for collecting, transferring, and reporting regulatory data.

• Tracer Studies and CT Evaluations
  Targeted evaluations to assess chlorine contact time (CT) and distribution performance using validated tracer methodologies and hydraulic analysis.

Compliance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

NCS Engineers bridges the gap between regulation and implementation. Our team collaborates closely with utilities to translate regulatory language into actionable strategies—backed by science, engineering, and expertise.

Whether you’re managing new rule implementation or optimizing existing systems to maintain compliance, we’re here to help you navigate with clarity, confidence, and efficiency.