We design comprehensive erosion control systems that manage stormwater runoff during aggressive construction phases and provide permanent stabilization for the facility’s lifespan.
Effective control prevents the “stop work” orders and environmental penalties that can paralyze a project schedule.
On the Wasco Stored Water Recovery Unit, we managed massive earthwork operations across miles of pipeline alignment. We deliver value by designing systems that are practical to install and maintain, ensuring that your compliance costs remain predictable while your site remains secure against storm events.
We develop site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) that reflect the actual phasing of construction.
Whether working near sensitive wetlands like we did at the City of Davis WWTP or managing runoff in urban settings, we design Best Management Practices (BMPs) that meet the strict discharge requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
We help you stay compliant without over-spending on unnecessary controls.
Concentrated water flow can tear apart a site in hours. We design robust channel protection and energy dissipaters to handle high-velocity discharge from storm drains and spillways.
Similar to our work on the Semitropic Pond-Poso Spreading and Recovery Facility, where we managed water movement across 34 interbasin structures, we calculate shear stresses and flow rates to select the right lining materials—riprap, concrete, or turf reinforcement mats—that prevent scouring and downstream erosion.
We understand the logistics of sustainable infrastructure construction, designing controls that protect the environment without choking off access for your crews.
Design Grounded in Construction Reality
W. M. Lyles Co. provides erosion control design backed by the reality of self-performing work across California. We know which BMPs actually hold up under heavy truck traffic and which ones fail in the first rain. We have managed environmental compliance for complex water treatment plants and miles of linear infrastructure.