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Capabilities across the full water lifecycle

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Capabilities across the full water lifecycle

From water resources and treatment to reuse, wastewater, and digital water intelligence, we deliver integrated engineering, scientific, and advisory solutions that help clients manage water sustainably and build resilience for the future.

Water Resources & Resilience

Stormwater management and modelling, groundwater supply and quality studies, floodplain groundwater management studies and groundwater modelling.

Industrial & Recycled Water 

Industrial wastewater treatment, water reuse masterplanning, recycled water and biosolids environmental management strategies and environmental monitoring, risk assessment and remediation.

Digital Water Intelligence 

Data science, GIS, remote sensing, applied AI and dashboards that turn data-rich science into defensible decisions.

One Water Planning 

Integrated planning across water, wastewater, stormwater, reuse and community objectives, with scenario and climate-risk planning.

Wastewater & Reclamation

Planning, design, construction, optimisation, rehabilitation and operations support; nutrient removal and resource recovery.

Water Reuse & Potable Reuse

Reuse planning, guidelines, pilots, treatment trains, demonstration facilities and full-scale delivery, including direct potable reuse.

Drinking Water

Source development, treatment, distribution, corrosion control, PFAS and advanced treatment — membranes, ozone, UV, biological filtration.

Water for Data Centres 

Globally, we help data centre owners and their host communities secure reliable, sustainable cooling water from early site due diligence and reuse masterplanning through treatment design, delivery and operations support

Water Reuse and Advanced Water Treatment

Our global specialists lead potable and non-potable reuse, direct potable reuse demonstrations, industrial reuse, treatment piloting, pioneering membrane systems, high-recovery reverse osmosis and precedent-setting permitting.

Biosolids and recycled water management

Reuse masterplanning, site investigation, human health and ecological risk assessment, remediation and research and development.

Meet our Experts

Connect with an expert to find out how we will deliver your project.

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Nicholas Foot, BEng (Hons)

Market Sector Lead - Water Engineering 

Nic Foot is a Principal Environmental Engineer specializing in contaminated land assessment, remediation, and complex environmental problem-solving.

Sarah Leviston

Principal Risk Assessor

Sarah has 18 years of professional experience and has been directly involved in risk modelling and human health risk assessment for over 12 years. She has prepared numerous human health risk assessments, which were accepted by EPA Victoria, EPA Appointed Auditors, and the Department of Health.

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Geoff Ellis, BEnvEng

Principal Remediation Engineer

Geoff Ellis is a Principal Consultant with over 28 years in environmental engineering, specialising in remediation, environmental audits, and regulatory compliance.

Curious to explore related projects?  

Selected projects illustrating our technical and delivery experience. 

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A lush natural wetland with trees, green vegetation, and a reflective pond under a bright blue sky with clouds.
Confidential

Wastewater, Biosolids, and PFAS Characterisation Program

CDM Smith supported Thargomindah STP redevelopment through biosolids characterisation, environmental risk assessment and regulatory analysis to inform sustainable future management.

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Water with a rainbow sheen and scattered rocks, indicating possible contamination.
Mallee, Victoria 

Mallee Salinity Study 

Cutting-edge salinity datasets supporting groundwater, irrigation and environmental watering management across the Murray River corridor.

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West Musgrave, Western Australia 

Hydrogeological support for West Musgrave nickel-copper project 

Supporting BHP with groundwater modelling, mine water management and environmental assessments for the West Musgrave nickel-copper project in WA.

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Related Practices

Supporting practices that enhance project outcomes across the lifecycle. 

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Digital

Turn your data into actionable insights. Our experts design smart frameworks and interactive tools to help you make better, informed decisions.
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Environment and Technology

Integrated environmental solutions that help clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve sustainable business outcomes.
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Environmental Approvals and Planning

Integrated environmental approvals and planning services supporting government, private and community projects across Australia.
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Water Services

CDM Smith Australia’s Water Services Discipline delivers integrated solutions for managing water resources sustainably and efficiently.
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Ready to Take the Next Steps? 

We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.

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