Stormwater Design Engineering — ALFA Engineering
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Stormwater Design Engineering

Professional stormwater design engineering for residential, commercial, and municipal development projects across Texas. Our licensed civil engineers perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, design detention and retention systems, prepare stormwater quality BMPs, and ensure full compliance with TCEQ Construction General Permit and local MS4 stormwater regulations. From stormwater calculations to permit-ready drainage plans, we deliver complete stormwater design solutions for projects throughout the Houston metropolitan area and across Texas.

Our Stormwater Design Services

Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analysis

Hydrologic modeling (HEC-HMS) and hydraulic analysis (HEC-RAS) for stormwater runoff, peak flow, and routing calculations.

Detention Pond Design

Design of stormwater detention ponds, including sizing, outlet structures, emergency spillways, and underground detention systems.

Retention Pond Design

Design of retention ponds for permanent water quality treatment and stormwater storage with vegetated shelves and forebays.

Stormwater Quality BMP Design

Design of post-construction water quality best management practices including swales, sand filters, and biofiltration.

Stormwater Conveyance Design

Design of storm drain systems, inlets, manholes, culverts, and open channels for stormwater conveyance.

MS4 Compliance Design

Design of post-construction stormwater controls to meet Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements.

TCEQ Construction General Permit Support

Preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans and permit applications for TCEQ Construction General Permit coverage.

Floodplain Stormwater Analysis

Stormwater analysis for floodplain development, including no-rise studies and FEMA LOMA/LOMR support.

Scope of Services

Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analysis (HEC-HMS / HEC-RAS)
Detention Pond Design
Retention Pond Design
Stormwater Quality BMP Design
Stormwater Conveyance Design
MS4 Compliance Design
TCEQ Construction General Permit Support
Floodplain Stormwater Analysis

Service Areas

ALFA Engineering serves cities and counties across Texas.

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