Wet Utility Contractor Phoenix, AZ
Complete underground infrastructure solutions. From deep sanitary sewer mains and lift stations to high-pressure domestic water loops and storm drain retention. We execute to MAG Specifications for industrial, commercial, and hyperscale projects.
Sanitary Sewer
Deep trench gravity systems and force main mechanics.
- Deep Excavation (20ft+ Shoring)
- SDR-35 & Schedule 40 PVC
- HDPE Fusion & Force Mains
- Sewer Lift Stations & Wet Wells
- 48" - 72" Sanitary Manholes
- Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP)
- Live Sewer Taps & Coring
Water & Fire
Potable and reclaimed water transmission loops.
- C-900 DR-14/18 PVC Water Main
- Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) Class 50/52
- Reclaimed Water (Purple Pipe)
- Backflow Prevention Assemblies
- Fire Lines, Hydrants & FDC
- Hot Taps & Valve Insertions
- Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Storm Drain
Flood control and underground retention systems.
- Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
- Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)
- Precast & CIP Box Culverts
- Drywells (Maxwell/Torrent)
- Underground Retention (StormTech)
- Catch Basins, Scuppers & Headwalls
- Rip-Rap Energy Dissipators
Technical Specifications & Capabilities
Pipe Materials
C-900 PVC, C-905, SDR-35, SDR-26, Ductile Iron (DIP), HDPE, RCP (Class III/IV/V), CMP, Copper Type K.
Structures
48"-72" Manholes, Grease Interceptors, Sand/Oil Separators, Mag 501/505 Headwalls, Valve Vaults, Meter Boxes.
Site Services
Blue Staking, Potholing, Conflict Resolution, Trench Safety (OSHA), Compaction Testing, As-Built Surveying.
Service Area
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Queen Creek, Maricopa County.
The Physics of Reliability
While earthwork is about static forces, utilities are about fluid dynamics. We view your underground infrastructure as a circulatory system, governed by the laws of gravity, friction, and pressure.
Gravity Systems
Sewer & Storm: We calculate the "Goldilocks Velocity"—ensuring flow is fast enough to prevent settling but controlled enough to prevent scouring. We install to exact slopes (0.01% accuracy) to ensure long-term self-cleaning.
Pressure Systems
Water & Fire: We manage the kinetic energy of moving water. Our thrust block designs and joint restraints are calculated to neutralize the massive dynamic forces exerted at every elbow and tee, preventing catastrophic blowouts.
The Trench Ecosystem
A pipe is only as strong as its bedding. We focus on "Haunching"—compacting the soil directly under the pipe’s curvature to ensure the soil, not the plastic, bears the load.
Core Capabilities
Sanitary Sewer & Lift Stations
- Deep excavation and shoring (OSHA Competent Person On-Site)
- Sewer mains, laterals, and manholes (pre-cast and CIP)
- Turnkey Lift Station construction: Excavation, wet well setting, and mechanical piping
Domestic Water & Fire Loops
- Ductile Iron (DIP) and C900 PVC installation
- High-pressure fire lines, FDC assemblies, and hydrant loops
- Backflow prevention and metering vaults
- Hot tap and live connection specialists
Storm Drain & Flood Control
- Large diameter RCP and box culverts
- Underground retention systems (StormTech, corrugated metal)
- Catch basins, spillways, and scuppers tailored for Arizona monsoons
The Technical Stuff
The Physics of Open Channels
Sewer and storm systems operate as "open channels," where water isn't pushed—it slides. We utilize Manning’s Equation to ensure every run is engineered for long-term reliability.
We manage velocity (V) by balancing pipe roughness (n), hydraulic radius (R), and slope (S).
The "Goldilocks" Velocity: 2 FPS
- Min: < 2 FPS Solids accumulate and cause blockages.
- Max: > 10 FPS Abrasive "scouring" strips the pipe material.
Hydrostatics & Momentum
Managed at 60–80 psi, water lines follow Bernoulli’s Principle. As water moves, it loses energy (Head Loss) to friction against the pipe walls.
The 8-Ton "Kick": A 12-inch pipe at 100 psi hitting a 90° elbow creates nearly 16,000 lbs of force.
Thrust Blocks (Newton’s Third Law): We pour concrete blocks to transfer dynamic kinetic energy into the static mass of the soil, preventing joint blowouts.
Soil-Structure Interaction
A pipe and its soil must act as a composite system. Rigid pipe (RCP) resists loads, while flexible pipe (PVC/HDPE) deflects into them.
The Science of "Haunching": We focus on compacting soil directly under the pipe’s curvature. Without passive soil resistance at the haunches, flexible pipe collapses.
Archimedes' Principle
Groundwater is a hidden enemy. A hollow manhole in a high water table acts like a boat—it wants to float.
Mass > Displacement: We engineer Anti-Flotation Slabs—heavy concrete rings that anchor the manhole into the soil to counteract upward buoyant forces.
Hyperscale & AI Infrastructure
The AI revolution is powered by water. We deliver the high-volume chilled water and process systems required to sustain the cooling loads of modern hyperscale data centers.
Chilled Water Distribution Systems
Massive-scale thermal management networks designed for continuous high-pressure operations.
Cooling Tower Basins & Structural Pads
Industrial-scale cast-in-place water storage systems with high-spec chemical protection.
Vertical Turbine Pump Stations
High-performance hydraulic centers capable of sustaining massive GPM throughput for entire campuses.
Process Water Treatment Plants
Concurrent construction of RO and filtration systems alongside active data halls.
River / Lake Intake Structures
Large-scale water sourcing infrastructure in sensitive environmental or marine conditions.
Zero-Discharge & Heat Rejection
Sustainable water lifecycle management for zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) requirements.
Fire Protection & Hypochlorite
Redundant fire safety loops integrated with campus-wide chilled water systems.